Iran has pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that the Strait of Hormuz would soon become U.S. territory, with a senior official insisting the waterway will remain Iranian amid reports of another ship being struck.
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Iran has firmly rejected a claim by U.S. President Donald Trump that the Strait of Hormuz would soon become U.S. territory, according to CNBC. Iran’s deputy foreign minister said the strategic waterway “will remain Iranian,” directly countering the president’s assertion.
The exchange marks the latest flashpoint over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping corridors. Trump’s claim that the waterway would come under U.S. control drew a swift rebuttal from Tehran.
The war of words unfolded amid a report of another ship being struck in the area, according to CNBC, raising fresh concerns about maritime security in the region.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister framed the dispute as a matter of sovereignty, using the phrase that the strait “will remain Iranian” to underline Tehran’s rejection of any suggestion of foreign control.
The competing statements underscore ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran over the strategic passage, which is central to global energy shipping.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical shipping routes, and any dispute over its control or security can ripple through global energy markets. Rising tensions between the United States and Iran over the waterway raise the risk of confrontation in a region vital to international trade.
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- Iran rebuffs Trump's claim over Strait of Hormuz amid report of another ship being struck
CNBC Top News: Iran's deputy foreign minister says Hormuz "will remain Iranian" after Trump's claim that the waterway would soon become U.S. territory.