Trump Plans to Declare Strait of Hormuz US Territory
President Trump said he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory. He linked this claim to Iran's defeat.
Trump said the strait would become part of the United States after Iran is defeated. He made the comment during a speech at a police academy on Long Island, New York.
Trump urged Americans to accept higher gas prices. He said this was needed to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.
Gas prices have risen since Iran closed the strait. This happened after US and Israeli attacks on Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global trade. New reports say Iran still controls the strait.
Two tankers from the United Arab Emirates were hit by drones on August 13. The attack caused minor damage but no injuries.
The war has lasted more than five months. Earlier expectations were that it would last only weeks.
The United States has reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports. Talks to end the conflict have stalled.
The Trump administration is asking European and regional countries for help. It wants to restart talks with Iran. But it has struggled to end the war.
Key Terms 3
- Strait of Hormuz A narrow sea passage used for much of the world's oil shipping.
- United Arab Emirates A country near Iran, also called UAE, that ships oil by sea.
- blockade When ships are blocked from entering or leaving ports.