Trump posts map labeling Strait of Hormuz ‘new US territory’ before announcing no talks with Iran planned
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- President Trump doubled down Tuesday on his claim to the Strait of Hormuz on behalf of America, posting a revised map of the area on social media that labeled the waterway “new US territory."S1
- In a social media post, President Trump said that "no talks or conversations" were ongoing or are scheduled with Iran amid the ongoing conflict. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports on the latest developments in the Middle East.S2
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Trump posts map labeling Strait of Hormuz ‘new US territory’ before announcing no talks with Iran planned
President Trump doubled down Tuesday on his claim to the Strait of Hormuz on behalf of America, posting a revised map of the area on social media that labeled the waterway “new US…
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Trump posts that 'no talks or conversations' are scheduled with Iran
In a social media post, President Trump said that "no talks or conversations" were ongoing or are scheduled with Iran amid the ongoing conflict. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports on t…
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Published Aug 18, 2026
What to know
- President Trump doubled down Tuesday on his claim to the Strait of Hormuz on behalf of America, posting a revised map of the area on social media that labeled the waterway “new US territory."S1
- In a social media post, President Trump said that "no talks or conversations" were ongoing or are scheduled with Iran amid the ongoing conflict. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports on the latest developments in the Middle East.S2
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