Trump says will ‘soon’ declare Hormuz Strait US territory

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    US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade

    US Vice President JD Vance outlines Washington’s key objectives in the Iran conflict as keeping energy prices stable for Americans,…

    Iran says Hormuz to stay closed unless US meets Tehran’s conditions

    The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as the US does not change its behavior and accept Iran’s conditions…

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