Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’
President at rally in South Carolina makes comments on key strategic waterway and jokes about bombing Iran
TL;DR
- Donald Trump stated his view that the Strait of Hormuz is 'an American territory'.
- He made these comments during a campaign rally in South Carolina.
- Trump also joked about bombing Iran.
- US forces have redirected 68 commercial vessels as part of a blockade on Iran's shipping.
- The US and Iran have not reached a peace deal.
- The Trump administration is attempting to financially pressure Iran by restricting access to the Strait of Hormuz.
- Approximately one-fifth of the world's seaborne oil supply typically passes through the Strait.
- Trump had previously threatened to declare the strait a US territory and posted a map labeling it as such.
- Iran's deputy foreign minister described Trump's comments as 'delusions'.