Washington (HRNW) — U.S. President Donald Trump has said he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, as Washington prepares to intensify economic pressure on Iran.
Speaking to Fox News, Trump said the United States was preparing to increase economic pressure on Tehran in an effort to force Iran to end the war.
Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States would impose tough new sanctions and economic measures against Iran as early as next week, describing the planned steps as unprecedented.
The developments come amid heightened tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime routes for global energy supplies.
The latest U.S. measures are expected to further increase economic pressure on Iran as Washington seeks to influence Tehran’s position on the ongoing conflict.
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