Trump Threatens to Declare Strait of Hormuz 'Territory of the United States' President Donald Trump's announcement that he intends to declare the strait of Hormuz a "territory of the United States" has sparked concern about global trade and peace talks with Iran.
The move was made at a police academy on Long Island, New York.
The context is crucial: negotiations with Iran have stalled for months due to disagreements over US sanctions, compensation for war damage, and the release of frozen assets.