Trump says he will soon declare Strait of Hormuz US territory
Donald Trump vows to maintain naval blockade on Iran and threatens tougher economic measures amid rising regional tensions.
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AIFormer US President Donald Trump has said he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz as United States territory, amid ongoing regional tensions and a standoff with Iran.
Speaking to Fox News, Trump stated that the naval blockade on Iran would remain in place, stressing that no ships would be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without US permission.
Trump added that Washington would intensify economic pressure on Iran in the coming period, describing current US policy toward Tehran as a great service not only to the United States but to the entire world.
He also called Iran the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, asserting that the naval blockade is an impenetrable steel barrier.
Trump further claimed that Iran is currently suffering a crushing defeat as a result of the sanctions and measures imposed against it.