
Trump Claims Strait of Hormuz as US Territory, Threatens Oman
Donald Trump posted a map on Truth Social declaring the Strait of Hormuz as "new US territory" and reportedly threatened to bomb Oman over its dealings with Iran regarding the strait. This move sparked outrage from Iran and international diplomats, with Iran asserting its rights to manage the waterway.
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