Iran called on the U.S. to “accept the reality of defeat” after President Donald Trump said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a “territory” of the U.S.
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Iran calls Trump's plan to turn Strait of Hormuz into U.S. territory "delusions"
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16.08.2026
Iran's military rejects Trump's claims of US control over Strait of Hormuz as 'lies'
euronews.com
13.08.2026
Trump circles the Strait of Hormuz on map and proclaims it as ‘new US territory’
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump called the Strait of Hormuz the new territory of the United States
report.az
18.08.2026
Trump released a map showing the Strait of Hormuz as US territory - PHOTO
apa.az
18.08.2026
Iran war live: Trump rejects MoU extension as US claims control of Hormuz
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18.08.2026
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