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President Trump Proclaims the Strait of Hormuz as New American Territory Amid Ongoing Conflict with Iran

President Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz as new American territory, signaling a shift in the administration's approach to the ongoing conflict with Iran. During a rally in South Carolina, President Trump stated that the waterway, a vital shipping lane for global oil exports, is currently under American control due to the military blockade. The administration announced that it is shifting its strategy from a rapid victory to a long-term economic squeeze to 'strangle' Iran over time. While the administration continues to market the blockade as a success, Iranian officials have expressed skepticism. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi dismissed President Trump's claims as 'delusions,' while Secretary Mohsen Rezaei warned that the strait will remain closed until the United States honors its commitments. Iran has threatened to strike American economic interests if the United States does not correct its behavior. Despite the lack of formal diplomacy, the administration remains committed to the blockade, with military officials preparing to enforce it into perpetuity until Iran accepts the administration's conditions for ending the war.

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