Strait of Contention: Trump's Latest Claim to Middle Eastern Territory In a move that has left experts bewildered and diplomats perplexed, President Donald Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz as US territory via his Truth Social platform.
This claim follows a series of aggressive statements from the White House on Iran, which have done little to ease tensions between the two nations.
The declaration appears to be another example of Trump's bombastic style, a way to assert dominance and create chaos without actually doing much. However, it is also part of a larger pattern.