US President Donald Trump has said the United States could soon declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory after what he described as Iran's defeat.
Trump made the remarks amid the continuing conflict between the United States and Iran, as tensions remain high over control and access to the strategically important waterway.
The president has previously claimed that the US has effective control of the strait through a naval blockade, saying that only vessels permitted by the United States are able to pass.
Iran has rejected US claims of control and maintains that it has authority over the waterway, setting the stage for further diplomatic and geopolitical tensions.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints, carrying a significant share of global oil shipments. Any prolonged disruption or change in its status could have major implications for international energy markets and global trade.
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