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By GT24x7 Reporter · 16 August 2026 · GlobalToday24x7

In an escalating verbal exchange amid ongoing West Asia hostilities, Iran firmly rejected US President Donald Trump’s controversial assertion that he would declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi responded decisively to the US President's campaign trail remarks, declaring via social media that the strategic energy corridor cannot be seized by "a tweet, an aircraft carrier, or an election speech". He emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz has historically belonged to Iran and will remain strictly under Tehran’s sovereign control.

The confrontation was sparked by comments made by Donald Trump during a political rally in Garden City, New York. Trump told supporters that after defeating Iran, he would declare the Strait of Hormuz as American territory, claiming that US naval forces already exercise absolute oversight over transit through the passage. However, following widespread international reactions and Tehran's swift rebuttal, a senior White House official subsequently clarified to news organizations that the US President's comment was delivered in jest and did not reflect an official policy directive.

Tactical Stalemate and Maritime Blockade

Despite the administrative clarification from Washington, tension across the Persian Gulf remains high. Iran has maintained an effective blockade over the narrow waterway since the outbreak of regional hostilities in late February, severely throttling commercial shipping volumes. Tehran’s central military command has repeatedly reiterated that no commercial vessel or oil tanker will be permitted unmonitored passage through the chokepoint without explicit authorization from Iranian naval forces.

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Tehran has outlined explicit prerequisites for reopening the strategic passage, demanding a complete halt to military aggression against Iran and its regional allies, the immediate lifting of economic sanctions, the release of frozen financial assets overseas, and formal war damage compensation. Meanwhile, persistent maritime strikes on commercial vessels—including recent attacks reported by the UAE on oil tankers—continue to endanger global energy supply lines.

Global Economic Impact on Energy Corridors

Prior to the outbreak of the conflict, the Strait of Hormuz served as the single most critical maritime transit hub for world trade, facilitating the movement of approximately 20% of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments. The sustained restrictions on navigation have driven up global energy price volatility and shipping insurance premiums, forcing international commercial fleets to reroute around alternative, longer sea lanes.

Diplomatic observers note that while Washington continues to deploy naval assets to enforce port oversight, Tehran’s unyielding stance underscores the persistent vulnerability of international shipping chokepoints. Until formal diplomatic negotiations address core security concerns, the Strait of Hormuz remains a central flashpoint of international concern.