Iran called on the U.S. to “accept the reality of defeat” after President Donald Trump said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a “territory” of the U.S.
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Iran's military rejects Trump's claims of US control over Strait of Hormuz as 'lies'
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18.08.2026
Iran war live: Trump rejects MoU extension as US claims control of Hormuz
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18.08.2026
Trump: Declaring the Strait of Hormuz US territory is a "great idea".
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17.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of Strait of Hormuz talks with Iran
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17.08.2026
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