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Iran Rejects Trump’s Claim It Will Control Strait of Hormuz, Warns Against Threats

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 12 hours ago

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Iran rejects President Trump's threat to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, warning that control remains with Tehran and threatening continued maritime blockade if challenged. Trump claims U.S. military dominance over the strait after defeating Iran, escalating tensions in the Gulf region.

01Iran rejects Trump's claim it will control the Strait of Hormuz, insisting it remains under Iranian authority.
02Iran warns the U.S. against threats and says the strait will be open or closed only by Tehran's decision.
03Trump announced plans to declare the strait U.S. territory after defeating Iran, claiming current U.S. control.
04Trump asserts a U.S. naval blockade prevents ships from passing the strait without permission.
05Iran threatens to continue maritime siege if the U.S. does not recognize Iranian control.
06The dispute intensifies tensions over this critical international shipping route in the Gulf.

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