US Backtracks: Statements on Annexing the Strait of Hormuz Were Just a Joke

rafidainscope - White House sources revealed that the US President's recent statements regarding declaring the Strait of Hormuz as American territory were merely a "joke" made during a political rally. The US President had previously vowed to seize control of the vital waterway after dealing severe blows to Iran. In response, Tehran reiterated its absolute sovereignty over the strait, stressing that it remains an Iranian corridor subject only to its decisions. These developments unfold amid escalating regional tensions and military operations that have directly impacted global navigation and energy markets.