Trump suggests in speech that 'pretty soon I'll be declaring' Hormuz strait a U.S. territory

In a speech, President Trump hinted at escalating tensions with Iran by suggesting he might soon declare the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory. He justified slightly higher gas prices by linking them to the cost of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. This move, if followed through, could drastically alter the geopolitical landscape of the region, raising concerns about global trade routes and international security. Such a declaration would likely provoke significant backlash and could further destabilize the Middle East.