--- title: "Trump claims US will soon declare Hormuz its territory amid Iran tensions" description: "Most outlets led with Trump's statement that the US will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz its territory, often quoting his remarks verbatim or paraphrasing them with phrases like “finish defeating Iran.” A few also included Iran’s response, noting that Tehran rejected or dismissed the claim, with one mentioning a report that Trump’s remarks were “joking.” Some headlines and excerpts emphasized the potential impact on global oil shipments or fuel costs, while others framed the statement as a threat or escalation in US-Iran tensions. The Express Tribune and Aaj News (English) specifically highlighted that US media reported Trump’s remarks as a joke, a detail not included in most other excerpts." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/2685-trump-says-the-us-has-swept-strait-of-hormuz-for-mines site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Trump claims US will soon declare Hormuz its territory amid Iran tensions world · latest filing 16 Aug 2026, 2:35 AM PKT · 11–16 Aug 2026 · 42 articles from 15 outlets over 5 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 15 Aug 2026 — Trump claims US will soon declare Hormuz its territory amid Iran tensions (9 outlets) > Most outlets led with Trump's statement that the US will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz its territory, often quoting his remarks verbatim or paraphrasing them with phrases like “finish defeating Iran.” A few also included Iran’s response, noting that Tehran rejected or dismissed the claim, with one mentioning a report that Trump’s remarks were “joking.” Some headlines and excerpts emphasized the potential impact on global oil shipments or fuel costs, while others framed the statement as a threat or escalation in US-Iran tensions. The Express Tribune and Aaj News (English) specifically highlighted that US media reported Trump’s remarks as a joke, a detail not included in most other excerpts. - **Business Recorder** — [Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘will remain Iranian’](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435035/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-will-remain-iranian) · 16 Aug 2026, 2:35 AM PKT > TEHRAN: Iran on Saturday fired back at US President Donald Trump’s claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded “will remain Iranian”. Trump has repeatedly said the strait, which Tehran effectively closed at the start of the Middle East war in late February, is under US control — an assertion the Islamic republic... - **24 News HD** — [Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a US territory](https://www.24newshd.tv/16-Aug-2026/iran-fires-back-trump-s-threat-declare-hormuz-us-territory) · 16 Aug 2026, 12:16 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran on Saturday fired back at US President Donald Trump's claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded "will remain Iranian". - **Daily Times** — [Trump signals US claim over Strait of Hormuz](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1538772/trump-signals-us-claim-over-strait-of-hormuz/) · 15 Aug 2026, 6:31 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > US President Donald Trump said he would soon announce plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory. Trump made the remarks during an interview with Fox News as Washington prepares additional economic pressure against Iran. The US president said tougher measures aim to pressure Tehran into ending the six-month-long war between the two countries. […] - **Dunya News** — [Trump says 'US will soon declare Hormuz its territory' as Iran conflict drives up fuel costs](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/967987-trump-says-us-will-soon-declare-hormuz-its-territory-as-iran-conflic) · 15 Aug 2026, 1:39 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > In a speech in Garden City, Trump said Americans who had to pay a tiny little bit more for your gasoline should remember that this was the cost of ensuring a very evil country could not have a nuc - **Aaj News (English)** — [Trump was ‘joking’ about declaring Hormuz US territory: Report](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330467953/trump-was-joking-about-declaring-hormuz-us-territory-report) · 15 Aug 2026, 12:55 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > US President Donald Trump was joking when he said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory after the war with Iran, a US media report said, citing a senior White House official. Wall Street Journal reporter Brian Schwartz said on X that Trump had not discussed such a move with his advisers and was joking when he made the remarks during a speech in New York. “President Trump has not ... - **The Express Tribune** — [Trump was 'joking' about declaring Strait of Hormuz US territory: US media](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2624044/trump-was-joking-about-declaring-strait-of-hormuz-us-territory-us-media) · 15 Aug 2026, 12:02 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > President has not discussed such a move with his advisers, Wall Street Journal reports - **The Nation** — [Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz US territory](https://www.nation.com.pk/15-Aug-2026/trump-says-will-declare-strait-hormuz-us-territory) · 15 Aug 2026, 10:24 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > US President Donald Trump said Friday he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory. - **BOL News** — [Trump threatens to declare Strait of Hormuz ‘territory’ of the United States](https://www.bolnews.com/latest-news/trump-threatens-to-declare-strait-of-hormuz-territory-of-the-united-states/) · 15 Aug 2026, 10:19 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > The dispute comes amid continuing conflict between the United States and Iran. The post Trump threatens to declare Strait of Hormuz ‘territory’ of the United States appeared first on BOL News. - **ARY News (English)** — [Trump says will ‘soon’ declare Hormuz strait US territory](https://arynews.tv/trump-soon-declare-hormuz-strait-us-territory) · 15 Aug 2026, 10:07 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing - **Pakistan Observer** — [Iran slams Trump’s Hormuz remarks, says no decision made on talks with US](https://pakobserver.net/iran-slams-trumps-hormuz-remarks-says-no-decision-made-on-talks-with-us/) · 15 Aug 2026, 9:04 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > TEHRAN – Iran has slammed US President Donald Trump’s plan to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, with Iranian… - **Geo News** — [Trump says 'US will pretty soon declare Hormuz its territory' as Iran conflict drives up fuel costs](https://www.geo.tv/latest/677683-trump-says-us-will-pretty-soon-declare-hormuz-its-territory-as-iran-conflict-drives-up-fuel-costs) · 15 Aug 2026, 3:55 AM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he departs the White House in Washington, DC, on November 20, 2018.— AFP About 20% of global oil, LNG shipments pass through waterway.Oil prices rose this week, with Brent crude nearing $90 a barrel.Rising fuel costs could hurt... ### 14 Aug 2026 — US and Iran exchange claims over Hormuz Strait (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the US and Iran are engaging in a "claim game" over the Hormuz Strait, with the US maintaining a naval blockade and Iran warning that no tanker can pass safely without its armed forces' approval. A few also noted Iran's demand for compensation for damage from the Qeshm oil spill. One excerpt specifically mentions President Trump's statement that he would "soon" declare the strait part of US territory. Coverage varied in emphasis, with some framing the issue as a geopolitical standoff and others highlighting the potential for escalation. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Trump says will 'soon' declare Hormuz strait US territory](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2654713/middle-east) · 14 Aug 2026, 1:08 PM PKT > GARDEN CITY, United States: President Donald Trump on Friday said he would "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz waterway part of US territory, claiming that Iran was being heavily defeated. "Pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States. It's true," he said with a chuckle during a political rally at a police academy in New York state. More to follow ... - **Dawn** — [US, Iran play ‘claim game’ over Hormuz](https://www.dawn.com/news/2022698/us-iran-play-claim-game-over-hormuz) · 14 Aug 2026, 7:30 AM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > • Tehran warns no tanker can pass safely without approval from its armed forces; demands compensation for damage from Qeshm oil spill • Hegseth says US can maintain naval blockade of Iran indefinitely • Pakistan urges UN to protect seafarers from attacks in Red Sea DUBAI: The Strait of Hormuz is “under Iran’s control and management”, the recently appointed head of Iran’s Basij paramilitary unit... ### 13 Aug 2026 — Iran rejects US claims of control over Strait of Hormuz (6 outlets) > Most outlets reported Iran's rejection of U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that the U.S. has control over the Strait of Hormuz, with several emphasizing that Iran’s military dismissed these claims as “lies.” Several excerpts also included statements from Iranian officials asserting that the strait is “under Iran’s control and management.” A few outlets, such as Business Recorder and ARY News, highlighted the competing claims from both Iran and the U.S. without elaborating on the U.S. side beyond Trump’s statement. Some, like Aaj News (English) and 24 News HD, quoted Iran’s military in rejecting the U.S. claims outright, while others, like Pakistan Observer and Samaa, focused on Iran’s denial and its assertion of oversight over the waterway. - **Samaa** — [Iran rejects US claims of control over Strait of Hormuz](https://www.samaa.tv/2087355164-iran-rejects-us-claims-of-control-over-strait-of-hormuz) · 13 Aug 2026, 7:48 PM PKT > Iran’s military dismissed U.S. claims of controlling the Strait of Hormuz as lies, asserting full oversight over all commercial traffic. - **24 News HD** — [Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as 'lies'](https://www.24newshd.tv/13-Aug-2026/iran-rejects-trump-claims-us-control-hormuz-lies) · 13 Aug 2026, 7:44 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran's military on Thursday rejected as "lies" remarks by US President Donald Trump claiming control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway was fully under Iranian control. - **Business Recorder** — [Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434660/iran-us-make-competing-claims-over-control-of-strait-of-hormuz) · 13 Aug 2026, 7:20 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > DUBAI: The Strait of Hormuz is “under Iran’s control and management”, the recently appointed head of Iran’s Basij paramilitary unit said on Thursday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States had “total control” of the strategic waterway. Hossein Taeb said the U.S. had sought to disrupt what he described as the Islamic Republic’s popularity in the region by launching anothe... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as 'lies'](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330467732/iran-rejects-trump-claims-of-us-control-over-hormuz-as-lies) · 13 Aug 2026, 6:49 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran’s military on Thursday rejected as “lies” remarks by US President Donald Trump claiming control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway was fully under Iranian control. “The false claims of the United States that ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz normally… are nothing more than lies and fabrications,” said Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for Iran’s central ... - **ARY News (English)** — [Iran says manages Hormuz Strait after Trump claims US control](https://arynews.tv/iran-manages-hormuz-strait-trump-claims-us-control) · 13 Aug 2026, 4:30 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing - **Pakistan Observer** — [Iran rejects US claims of total control over Strait of Hormuz](https://pakobserver.net/iran-rejects-us-claims-of-total-control-over-strait-of-hormuz/) · 13 Aug 2026, 9:12 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > TEHRAN – Iran has rejected claims that the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened, while its foreign minister accused France… ### 12 Aug 2026 — Trump claims US has total control over Strait of Hormuz (10 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Trump asserted U.S. "total control" or "full control" over the Strait of Hormuz, often quoting his exact phrasing. Several also noted his claim that Iran is helpless against the U.S. naval presence, including references to the "wall of steel" and Iran’s weakened military capabilities. Some outlets added context about Iran’s stance, such as its vow to keep the waterway closed until its conditions are accepted, but this was not universally included. The framing generally aligned across outlets, with variations in emphasis on Trump’s rhetoric and Iran’s response. - **Business Recorder** — [Trump says US will ‘keep’ Hormuz control](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434594/trump-says-us-will-keep-hormuz-control) · 13 Aug 2026, 2:15 AM PKT > WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States is in control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and will “keep it.” “The U.S.A. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “Our Naval Blockade is being called, by everyone, ‘A WALL OF STEEL,’ and there is nothing Iran can do about it.” Trump has repeatedly... - **BOL News** — [US has total control over Strait of Hormuz, says Trump](https://www.bolnews.com/world/us-has-total-control-over-strait-of-hormuz-says-trump/) · 13 Aug 2026, 12:03 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Trump said that U.S. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. The post US has total control over Strait of Hormuz, says Trump appeared first on BOL News. - **Daily Times** — [Trump claims US controls Strait of Hormuz](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537597/trump-claims-us-controls-strait-of-hormuz/) · 12 Aug 2026, 11:45 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump made the claim in a post on Truth Social, saying the United States would maintain control of the strategic waterway. Read more: Hormuz oil shipments near 9 million barrels a day  He also described the US naval […] - **Pakistan Observer** — [Trump Vows to Keep US Control Over Strait of Hormuz](https://pakobserver.net/trump-vows-to-keep-us-control-over-strait-of-hormuz/) · 12 Aug 2026, 10:51 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has full control over Strait of Hormuz. In a post on Truth… - **Dunya News** — [Trump claims Iran's military capabilities have been severely weakened](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/967624-trump-claims-irans-military-capabilities-have-been-severely-weakened) · 12 Aug 2026, 9:22 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > In a statement posted on social media, Trump claimed that the United States has full control of the Strait of Hormuz and intends to maintain that control - **Geo News** — [Trump says US will ‘keep Hormuz strait control'](https://www.geo.tv/latest/677339-trump-says-us-will-keep-hormuz-strait-control) · 12 Aug 2026, 8:58 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > US President Donald Trump gestures during an event in Arizona, US, on December 22, 2024. — ReutersTrump says Iran helpless against US naval blockade.US president says Iran has no navy and air force.Iranian leadership is “uncertain”, claims Trump. President... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Trump vows US will 'keep' control of Strait of Hormuz](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330467587/trump-vows-us-will-keep-control-of-strait-of-hormuz) · 12 Aug 2026, 8:29 PM PKT · 98% identical wording to the newest filing > President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States is in control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and will “keep it.” “The U.S.A. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “Our Naval Blockade is being called, by everyone, ‘A WALL OF STEEL,’ and there is nothing Iran can do about it.” Trump has repeatedly claimed the... - **The News International** — [Trump claims 'wall of steel' in Hormuz keeps Iran in check as standoff drags on](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1412074-trump-claims-wall-of-steel-in-hormuz-keeps-iran-in-check-as-standoff-drags-ontrump-claims-wall-of-steel-in-hormuz-keeps-iran-in-check-as-standoff-drags-on) · 12 Aug 2026, 8:12 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Trump claims 'wall of steel' in Hormuz keeps Iran in check as standoff drags onPresident Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday the U.S. exercises "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz and says Washington may continue the blockade, hinting the easing of tensions is far from over.In the fiery post,... - **Samaa** — [Trump says US has 'total control' of Strait of Hormuz](https://www.samaa.tv/2087355105-trump-says-us-has-total-control-of-strait-of-hormuz) · 12 Aug 2026, 8:08 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the US naval blockade was being called a “wall of steel” and claimed Iran could do nothing about it. - **The Nation** — [Trump claims US has ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz, says he does not trust Iran](https://www.nation.com.pk/12-Aug-2026/trump-claims-us-total-control-strait-hormuz-says-trust-iran) · 12 Aug 2026, 9:54 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he does not trust Iran and claimed that the US currently has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz. ### 11 Aug 2026 — Trump claims US Navy secured Strait of Hormuz after mine-sweeping operation (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Donald Trump claimed the US Navy secured the Strait of Hormuz following a mine-sweeping operation. The framing was largely consistent, with emphasis on Trump’s assertion of full control over the strategic waterway. Variations were minimal, primarily in phrasing: some outlets highlighted the “mine-sweeping operation” while others focused on the claim of “full control.” No outlet explicitly questioned the claim or provided additional context beyond what was directly stated in Trump’s remarks. - **Daily Times** — [Trump says US Navy has secured Strait of Hormuz](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1536900/trump-says-us-navy-has-secured-strait-of-hormuz/) · 11 Aug 2026, 2:17 PM PKT > US President Donald Trump has said the US Navy completed a mine-sweeping operation in the Strait of Hormuz. He claimed the operation gave Washington full control over the strategic waterway. Read More: Trump claims US warships crossed Hormuz safely Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said the strait was open to international shipping. However, he claimed Ira... - **Samaa** — [Trump says Strait of Hormuz cleared of mines, claims full control](https://www.samaa.tv/2087355014-trump-says-strait-of-hormuz-cleared-of-mines-claims-full-control) · 11 Aug 2026, 11:03 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Trump says the US has swept Strait of Hormuz for mines](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2654179/middle-east) · 11 Aug 2026, 10:08 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States controls the ‌Strait ‌of Hormuz and ‌had ⁠swept the strategic ⁠oil waterway for Iranian mines. “Look, the only ⁠one that ‌has ‌control of ‌the ‌Strait of Hormuz right now is the ‌United States Navy,” Trump told ⁠reporters ⁠in the Oval Office. “We’ve mine swept the entire strait.” Shipping traffic through the Strait of Horm... - **ARY News (English)** — [Donald Trump says US Navy has secured Strait of Hormuz after mine sweep](https://arynews.tv/donald-trump-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-secured-after-mine-sweep) · 11 Aug 2026, 9:46 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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