Donald Trump, the current president of the US, has just made new statements about the Strait of Hormuz that will make the already heated conflict even tenser. Trump stated that soon after defeating Iran, the US will declare the Strait of Hormuz American territory.
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Trump on the Strait of Hormuz
Trump stated during a speech in New York that the US would continue to declare this American territory. Trump made this statement in relation to his government’s mission of defeating Iran and taking control of the strategic waterway. This particular statement is a serious escalation of the rhetoric, especially considering the fact that this is one of the most crucial energy corridors in the whole world.
Iran retaliates against Trump
Iran has reacted to Trump’s statement with a strong rejection. According to Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, the Strait of Hormuz cannot be taken through either political statements or by force. Iran has stated that the Strait will remain under their control and that they will keep on doing so as far as their stand on the water route is concerned.
Could Trump’s Hormuz Claim Trigger a Fresh US-Iran Showdown?
Trump’s plan to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory has sharply escalated tensions, while Iran has rejected the claim and vowed to maintain its position over the waterway.
Another confrontation between the US and Iran?
This comes as there still remains tension and diplomatic efforts seem to have hit a dead end. On one hand, the US has kept putting pressure on Iran, while Iran has not backed off from its stance on the water route.
