Republican (fascist/socialist) President Trump declares the Strait of Hormuz, through which flows 25% of the world’s petroleum, to be a Federal enclave.
[added 8/24/2026] Thanks to Antiwar.com for this entry.
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References:
Trump labels Strait of Hormuz ‘US territory’ as Iran says Israel is biggest obstacle to negotiations | Middle East Eye
www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-labels-strait-hormuz-us-territory-iran-says-israel-remains-biggest-obstacle-negotiations
What Percentage of World Oil Passes Through the Strait of Hormuz? | Straits
straits.live/what-percentage-of-world-oil-passes-through-the-strait-of-hormuz