Iran · Multiple sources
Trump says 'no talks' taking place with Iran and claims Strait of Hormuz is 'open and operating'
The president had earlier posted an image of a map showing the Strait as a new US territory, appearing to restate his threat to claim sovereignty over the passage from last week.
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- 16 Aug 2026, 13:14 CEST → 18 Aug 2026, 20:15 CEST
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US president has yet another outlandish threat for Iran, with no end to war in sight.
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The president had earlier posted an image of a map showing the Strait as a new US territory, appearing to restate his threat to claim sovereignty over the passage from last week.
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