politics
Trump says 'pretty soon' he'll declare the Strait of Hormuz a US 'territory'
President Donald Trump told a crowd in Nassau County, New York, on Friday that he plans to make the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory as the two countries continue to spar over control of the strait.
TL;DR
- President Donald Trump plans to make the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory.
- The announcement was made in Nassau County, New York.
- This declaration is contingent on defeating Iran.
- The U.S. and Iran have been exchanging barbs and missile strikes over the strait.
- Peace talks with Iran broke down last month.