Politics● ElevatedAug 15 · Aug 15, 2026, 12:45 AM
Iran defiant on Strait of Hormuz as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Japan Today
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he will very soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. "territory" as he steps up pressure on Iran, with the nearly…
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