Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as US territory AFP Updated on: 18 Aug 2026, 11:03 am

Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as US territory Iran has effectively shut down the chokepoint, through which a fifth of the world's oil transits, in retaliation for the war Trump started along with Israel in late February. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/18/trump-posts-map-showing-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-territory