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​U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Friday that he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz as American territory, asserting that Iran is facing a severe defeat. Addressing a political gathering at a police academy in New York State, Trump told the audience that Washington would make the declaration "very soon," emphasizing that the naval blockade around Iran remains in effect as a "wall of steel" with maritime traffic proceeding only under U.S. authorization.
​Trump warned that any Iranian strike targeting the United States would draw a response "a hundred times stronger," arguing that military pressure remains essential to halt Tehran's nuclear program. He credited past strikes using B-2 stealth bombers with preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and acknowledged that while American consumers are paying higher fuel prices, the cost is necessary to prevent a hostile state from obtaining nuclear capabilities.
​Characterizing Iran as the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, Trump stated he would not apologize for using military force, describing the operations against Iran as a service to the international community. His remarks align with statements from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who confirmed in a television interview that Washington plans to introduce unprecedented measures next week to intensify Iran's economic isolation.
​Source: Rum Online News Agency