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Iran war live: Trump says he views Strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’

US president says Iran ‘would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion’.

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with technology leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Trump speaks during a meeting with technology leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday [File: Jacquelyn Martin/AP]
By Zaid Sabah and Zsombor Peter
Published On 22 Aug 2026

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  • US President Donald Trump says he “views the Strait of Hormuz as an American territory right now” and that Iran “would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion”.
  • Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says the latest US economic sanctions against Tehran are a “declaration of war” on all nations.