Iran Asserts Authority Over Strait of Hormuz, US Media Reports Trump's 'Joke'

According to the Express Tribune, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister stated that the Strait of Hormuz can only be opened or closed by Iran's command, while US media outlets reported that a claim by Trump about declaring the Strait US territory

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By AUZZ Newsdesk (Express Tribune)

Published Saturday 15 August 2026 at 8:30 am AEST 2 min read

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