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Trump Says ‘We Have Total Control’ of Strait of Hormuz, Floats Territory Bid
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August 18, 2026
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33:59Now PlayingIn an Oval Office event on Aug 17 honoring a heroic teen lifeguard, President Donald Trump briefly spoke to reporters and mentioned he likes the idea of declaring the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory. He claimed the United States has “total control” over the key waterway amid heightened tensions in the region.
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