Trump Shares Map Calling Strait of Hormuz ‘New US Territory’ (Img: X)
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy by sharing a map on his social media platform that labels the strategic Strait of Hormuz as a “new US territory.” The post came amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran over control and navigation rights in the crucial maritime route.
Trump shared the map on his Truth Social account on Tuesday but did not provide any explanation or additional comments. The move comes days after he suggested that the United States could declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.
US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy by sharing a map on his social media platform that labels the strategic Strait of Hormuz as a “new US territory.” The post came amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran over control and navigation rights in the… pic.twitter.com/Kqb3vYJLu2
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Meanwhile, Iran has made it clear that the waterway will remain closed to maritime traffic until its demands under a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States are fulfilled.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the Strait would not be reopened until Washington meets commitments including lifting sanctions, releasing frozen assets, ending military operations and removing what Tehran described as restrictions against Iran.
Ghalibaf warned that Iran was prepared to respond strongly to any further escalation while defending the country’s security interests.
The latest developments follow an incident involving a commercial vessel travelling through the Strait of Hormuz. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the ship was hit by an unidentified projectile, damaging its engine room and injuring one crew member.
The incident has increased concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a key strategic waterway for international trade and energy transportation. Any prolonged disruption could impact global oil markets and increase concerns over supply stability.
The standoff between the US and Iran continues as diplomatic negotiations remain unresolved, with both sides maintaining opposing positions over sanctions, military presence and regional security.
