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Trump circles the Strait of Hormuz on map and proclaims it as ‘new US territory’
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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The coverage broadly agrees that the US and Iran are engaged in a conflict over the Strait of Hormuz. However, the framing and tone of the coverage differ, with all sources having a right-leaning perspective. The tone ranges from confrontational to serious and critical, with some outlets focusing on the US-Iran military tensions and others on the conflict escalation or Iran's response to alleged ceasefire breaches.
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Left
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The Guardian
Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’
President at rally in South Carolina makes comments on key strategic waterway and jokes about bombing Iran
Donald Trump called the strait of Hormuz “an American territory” on Friday, as the US continues its military blockade of Iran’s shipping and ports while Trump’s administration struggles to end its war with the country.
“We don’t even know if we won, because I view the strait of Hormuz as an American territory ri…
22 Aug, 01:24
Independent World
Trump circles the Strait of Hormuz on map and proclaims it as ‘new US territory’
The president reasserts that the U.S. will takeover the Middle East passageway it hasn’t been able to get under control for months — and even parts of Iran — in taunting new Truth Social post
18 Aug, 15:47
Centre
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Metro
Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz is now a new US territory
The shoddy graphic was shared by the President on his Truth Social platform, labelling the Persian Gulf, Iran, and the Gulf of Oman.
18 Aug, 12:24
City AM
FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to rise as Trump threatens to declare Strait of Hormuz as US territory
Welcome back to the City AM liveblog. Oil prices are holding up at around $88 per barrel after the war of words between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz continued over the weekend. Donald Trump has threatened to seize the narrow waterway and make it a US territory, marking a major escalation [...]
17 Aug, 05:24
FT UK
US will ‘run’ Strait of Hormuz after strikes with Iran, Trump says
Week of escalating military tensions over the waterway risks reigniting full-scale war
13 Jul, 13:37
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GB News
US launches new round of strikes against Iran as Strait of Hormuz again closed
The US has launched a new set of strikes against Iran after the IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz closed.
US Central Command (Centcom) released a statement announcing a third round of strikes against Iran at 12.39am.
On Saturday, Iran said the strait was closed "until further notice" after a commercial vessel "jeopardised maritime security" by traversing the waterway through an unapproved route.
The Islamic Revolu…
12 Jul, 02:21