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Trump plans to claim Strait of Hormuz as US territory
Donald Trump has announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world's most vital energy transit chokepoints—as territory of the United States. While the legal and geopolitical feasibility of such a claim is nonexistent, the statement signals a dramatic shift in rhetoric regarding international maritime law.
Source: Trump plans to claim Strait of Hormuz as US territory — ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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