Trump marks Strait of Hormuz as U S focus Iran responds
U.S. President Donald Trump sparked controversy after publishing a map of the Strait of Hormuz accompanied by a declaration that he considers it "new U.S. territory," which includes parts of Iranian and Omani lands. This came in the context of escalating his rhetoric against Iran and his statements regarding control over the Strait. Trump affirmed that the maritime blockade on Iran continues and that ships require U.S. permission to pass through the Strait. He described American measures against Tehran as a "steel wall," indicating that Iran is facing a severe defeat. Conversely, an Iranian official stated that the Strait is "Iranian" and will remain so, emphasizing that the decision to open or close it lies with Iran, and rejecting any attempts to seize it—whether in a tweet or with an aircraft carrier.
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