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Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz is "American land"
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First seen: Aug 28, 2026, 6:31 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 28, 2026, 8:32 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Donald Trump made a claim concerning U.S. sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important international waterway.
SO WHAT?
Such rhetoric could heighten tensions around a major global energy and shipping route.
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