Trump Declares Hormuz ‘New US Territory’; Iran Calls It ‘Delirium’

US President Donald Trump has shared a map labeling the Strait of Hormuz as “New US Territory,” a move that has drawn an immediate and sharp response from Iran. Tehran dismissed the declaration as “delirium” and said the strait will remain closed until Washington implements a previous agreement from June. The strait is a critical waterway through which about a fifth of the world’s oil passes. Iran has repeatedly threatened to block it in times of heightened tension with the United States. According to the Iranian statement, the strait’s closure is tied to the enforcement of the June accord, though details of that agreement were not specified in the announcement. Meanwhile, Oman and Qatar, which have been acting as mediators, are reportedly working to salvage diplomatic channels between the two sides. Their efforts suggest that regional powers are still seeking a peaceful resolution despite the escalating rhetoric. No further official comments from the US government have been released regarding Iran’s response.