Trump Posts Map of Strait of Hormuz Labeled as 'US Territory'
Most outlets reported that Trump labeled the Strait of Hormuz as "new US territory" in a social media post, emphasizing his denial of ongoing or planned Iran talks and the map’s use as a provocation against Tehran. Several also noted Iran’s response, framing it as a rejection of US claims and a reiteration of its demands. One outlet, Dawn, included additional details about the naval blockade and Iranian statements, while The Nation provided a more interpretive angle, asking whether the move signals understanding or confrontation.
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No talks with Iran, Trump posts map showing Hormuz as new US territory
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that no talks with Iran are under way or scheduled, as he posted a map showing the Strait of Hormuz as a new American territory in a fresh jibe at Tehran.
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Trump maps Hormuz as ‘new US territory’
• Denies talks with Iran, says naval blockade remains in full force, with strait open • Tehran reiterates waterway will stay closed until Washington meets its demands • Araghchi claims US ‘begging’ for talks on Iran’s terms • UAE accuses Iran of firing ballistic missiles • Houthis target refinery in southern Saudi Arabia WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that no talks with I...
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Trump says no Iran talks planned, claims Hormuz ‘new US territory’
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that no talks with Iran are underway and none are scheduled, as he posted a map showing the Strait of Hormuz as a new American territory in a fresh jibe at Tehran. Trump has been pressing his threat to claim sovereignty over the crucial energy waterway as the nearly six-month-old Iran war grinds on with little sign of resolution. Trump’s envoy ...
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Trump says no Iran talks planned, claims Hormuz 'new US territory'
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that no talks with Iran are underway or scheduled, as he posted a map showing the Strait of Hormuz as a new American territory in a fresh jibe at Tehran.
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Trump Says No Talks With Iran, Calls Hormuz ‘New US Territory’
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States was not engaged in any discussions with Iran and that…
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Trump labels Hormuz ‘new US territory’
US President Donald Trump has again claimed control over the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a strong response from Iran. The latest development adds to tensions between Washington and Tehran over the strategic waterway. Trump shared a map of the Middle East on his Truth Social platform. The map marked an area around the Strait of […]
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Trump posts image labeling Strait of Hormuz as 'US Territory'
President Donald Trump has made a bold assertion about the Strait of Hormuz in a new Truth Social post. The graphic depicted a map of the strategic waterway between Iran and Oman with the strait circled and a banner reading: “New US Territory.”The statement comes as tensions...
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