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Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz is US territory

A report says Donald Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz to be US territory.

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A territorial claim over the strategically vital waterway could intensify tensions affecting global energy shipping.

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  1. Thế giới 29/8: Ông Trump tuyên bố Hormuz là lãnh thổ Mỹ ↗vov.vn · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC

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