"Like the idea of declaring Strait of Hormuz US territory": Trump says Washington has "total control" with naval blockade

Iran Herald·August 17, 2026War

Washington DC [US], August 18 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) reiterated his remarks about declaring the Strait of Hormuz as a 'US territory,' asserting Washington DC has 'total control' in the region. Speaking to reporters, Trump emphasised the effectiveness of the US naval blockade on Iran and stressed that oil prices are coming down and the Strait of Hormuz is open.

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