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President Donald Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz New U.S. Territory as Negotiations with Iran Stall

President Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz a "new U.S. territory," signaling a shift in strategy as negotiations with Iran remain deadlocked. Following the expiration of a 60-day negotiating ceasefire without a formal agreement, the administration announced a shift from attempting to reach an immediate deal to a strategy of "strangling" Iran over time. While President Donald Trump stated that the waterway is fully open and the naval blockade remains in full force, trade data indicates a significant drop in ship traffic compared to pre-war levels. The administration has disputed these figures, noting that many vessels are performing "dark" transits where they are not easily tracked. The administration also expressed dissatisfaction with a deal Iran is developing with Oman. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if the nation acts as a less favorable partner to Iran than to the United States. The administration remains committed to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, while preparing to slap new sanctions on the Iran regime to force a favorable settlement.

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