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Trump Threatens Strait of Hormuz Claim Amid Iran Tensions

US President Trump has threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory, escalating tensions with Iran over control of the vital shipping lane. This comes as the US continues to tighten economic sanctions on Iran and urges Americans to accept higher pump prices.

15 Aug, 15:14 — 16 Aug, 04:30
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual20h ago

Canadian petition to expel US ambassador gains over 170,000 signatures

The petition is set to be discussed by House of Commons in a sign of discontent with policies of US President Trump.

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EL PAISMostly Factual12h ago

The last Trump elections

Whatever the president says or does after the November election, its outcome and its consequences are not going to change

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forbes22h ago

Iran Tells Trump: ‘Accept The Reality’ He Can’t Make Strait Of Hormuz U.S. Territory

Trump urged Americans on Friday to accept higher gasoline prices as a result of the war.

By Sara Dorn, Forbes Staff

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The IndependentMostly Factual1d ago

Trump rants about ‘TREASONISTS’ group that launched lawsuit to stop his ballroom

An appeals court upheld a ruling that only Congress — not the president — can authorize significant changes to the White House

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual22h ago

Trump eyes millions from personal political funds for GOP amid midterm fears: Report

President Trump has reportedly greenlit substantial funding from his PAC to bolster Republican candidates ahead of the upcoming midterms. He is ramping up his campaign appearances, aiming to energize his dedicated base amid challenges to maintain Congressional control. This strategic push also seeks to address growing unease surrounding issues like the Iran conflict and rising gas prices.

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indian-expressMostly Factual13h ago

Is Trump losing the Gulf? Why Saudi Arabia and US allies are rethinking Washington

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual20h ago

Trump taken to Walter Reed Hospital today? Fact-checking viral claim

One of the posts included an AI-generated video appearing to show two bodyguards carrying the 80-year-old president near the hospital.

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irish-independent11h ago

Trump threatens to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory ‘pretty soon’

On Friday, just two ships passed through the waterway, down from a pre-war average of 130

By Alex Croft

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ndtvMostly Factual13h ago

"We Get Along Great": Trump Shares Old "Unfriendly Look" Pic With Kim Jong Un

Donald Trump shares photo with Kim Jong Un amid rising tensions over US-South Korea military drills.

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual1d ago

‘Cartoonish Bribe’: Did a Jeweled Ring Buy Belgium a Trump Tariff Exemption?

The Antwerp World Diamond Center gifted the president a gaudy, Super Bowl-style ring. Weeks later, the country was granted an exemption from his latest trade tantrum

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seeking-alphaMixed15h ago

Trump asks Americans to accept high pump prices as Iran standoff drags on

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zerohedgeLow15h ago

Trump: 9 Months At Sea For USS Lincoln 'Not Nearly Long Enough'

Trump: 9 Months At Sea For USS Lincoln 'Not Nearly Long Enough' President Trump shrugged off mounting concerns over the welfare of 5,000 sailors aboard the USS Lincoln on Friday, denying that family members were worried and telling reporters that nine months at sea was "not nearly long enough." His remarks came on the same day that he promised an audience that he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory, and that higher gas prices were a small price to pay so that a "ve...

By Tyler Durden

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punch-ngMostly Factual19h ago

Iran slams Trump’s threat to declare Hormuz US territory

Iran fires back at Trump’s claim to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, asserting the crucial waterway “will remain Iranian” amid ongoing tensions. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-slams-trumps-threat-to-declare-hormuz-us-territory/

By Punch Newspapers

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Tehran TimesLow22h ago

Iran warns Trump against ‘adventurism’ in Hormuz

TEHRAN — Iran has sharply rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest claim that Washington could declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, with senior Iranian officials warning that any attempt to challenge Tehran’s position in the strategic waterway would face a decisive response.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: The Independent · 15 Aug, 15:14Full coverage: 22 · 13hWindow: 13h
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The Independent15 Aug, 15:14First to report

Trump rants about ‘TREASONISTS’ group that launched lawsuit to stop his ballroom

rolling-stone15 Aug, 15:59

‘Cartoonish Bribe’: Did a Jeweled Ring Buy Belgium a Trump Tariff Exemption?

2h later
Times of India15 Aug, 17:46

Trump eyes millions from personal political funds for GOP amid midterm fears: Report

forbes15 Aug, 17:57

Iran Tells Trump: ‘Accept The Reality’ He Can’t Make Strait Of Hormuz U.S. Territory

Tehran Times15 Aug, 18:05

Iran warns Trump against ‘adventurism’ in Hormuz

danas15 Aug, 18:27

Teheran pozvao Vašington da prizna ratni poraz

1h later
channel-news-asia15 Aug, 19:40

Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a US territory

hindustan-times15 Aug, 19:44

Trump taken to Walter Reed Hospital today? Fact-checking viral claim

Al Jazeera15 Aug, 20:09

Canadian petition to expel US ambassador gains over 170,000 signatures

iefimerida15 Aug, 20:09

Ο Τραμπ θέλει να προκαλέσει οικονομική ασφυξία στο Ιράν -Πώς θα μπορούσε «στραγγαλίσει» την ιρανική οικονομία, το Bloomberg εξηγεί

publico15 Aug, 20:30

O auto-proclamado “dono de Ormuz”

punch-ng15 Aug, 20:33

Iran slams Trump’s threat to declare Hormuz US territory

newsbeast15 Aug, 20:58

Σφίγγει τον οικονομικό κλοιό στο Ιράν ο Ντόναλντ Τραμπ – Οι πέντε κινήσεις που μπορεί να αλλάξουν τις ισορροπίες

3h later
zerohedge16 Aug, 00:25

Trump: 9 Months At Sea For USS Lincoln 'Not Nearly Long Enough'

seeking-alpha16 Aug, 00:25

Trump asks Americans to accept high pump prices as Iran standoff drags on

2h later
ndtv16 Aug, 02:22

"We Get Along Great": Trump Shares Old "Unfriendly Look" Pic With Kim Jong Un

indian-express16 Aug, 02:29

Is Trump losing the Gulf? Why Saudi Arabia and US allies are rethinking Washington

20-minuten16 Aug, 02:33

Iran-Kontrolle über Hormus: Versagen die USA als Weltpolizist?

nzz16 Aug, 03:30

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EL PAIS16 Aug, 04:00

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la-vanguardia16 Aug, 04:00

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irish-independent16 Aug, 04:30Latest update

Trump threatens to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory ‘pretty soon’