Trump revives idea of annexing Strait of Hormuz to US

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has revived a radical proposal, expressing his fondness for the idea of declaring the Strait of Hormuz a part of the United States. According to RBC-Ukraine, citing a White House statement, Trump asserted that the U.S. maintains complete control over the strategic waterway.

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We are exporting – maybe it will stop, maybe the strait will be opened even more – we are exporting millions of barrels of oil per week.

"We are exporting – maybe it will stop, maybe the strait will be opened even more – we are exporting millions of barrels of oil per week," Trump stated, adding that oil prices are currently decreasing. He suggested that prices would continue to fall unless the U.S. adopted a "much more radical" approach than currently employed. Trump also pointed to Iran's significant internal challenges, describing the country as chaotic and its military as "crushed."

The former president indicated that the U.S. is not pursuing an extension of the nuclear deal with Iran. This comes as Iran has reportedly declared a shift towards offensive actions, giving the U.S. several weeks to meet its demands and warning of potential military responses if they are not met. Reports suggest that Iranian leadership has been preparing for a more serious conflict over the past few months, rather than relying on negotiations.

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And they will continue to fall, unless we decide to do something much more radical than we are doing now.

Previously, RBC-Ukraine reported that Tehran, in response to U.S. plans, had stated its readiness to continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, reacted strongly to Trump's remarks about potentially declaring the strait U.S. territory. The situation remains tense, with Trump's assertive stance contrasting with Iran's warnings of military action.

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Iran is facing huge problems – there is chaos in the country, and the army, according to him, is crushed.