President Trump Announces Intent to Declare Strait of Hormuz a U.S. Territory
President Trump announced during remarks on Long Island, New York, that he intends to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory, a waterway currently under the shared jurisdiction of Oman and Iran.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 14, 2026 —
Long Island, NY – President Donald Trump announced on Long Island, New York, his intention to declare the Strait of Hormuz a United States territory. The waterway, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, is currently under the shared jurisdiction of Oman and Iran.
The announcement was made during remarks delivered by the President. Specific details regarding the legal or operational framework for such a declaration were not immediately provided. The Strait of Hormuz, situated between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is a vital transit route for crude oil and other petroleum products.
Currently, international law and maritime practice govern the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway is subject to the navigational rights and freedoms of all states. The announcement signals a significant potential shift in U.S. policy and its approach to international waterways, though the implications and feasibility of such a declaration remain to be detailed.
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