Iran Rejects “Delusions” After Trump Says He Wants the Strait of Hormuz as a U.S. Territory

Iran rejected President Donald Trump’s suggestion that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a “territory of the United States.” Iran’s deputy foreign minister said the strait cannot be taken by “tweet,” military force, or speeches, and that it would only be opened or closed under Iran’s command. The remarks followed continued tensions during the U.S.-Iran war, with negotiations at an impasse and Hormuz remaining a key flashpoint amid a reduced flow of shipping.