President Trump has asserted intentions to declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States, claiming that this would follow the defeat of Iran. As he encourages Americans to accept rising gasoline prices, Iranian officials remain firm in their position, declaring the strait as under their control and dismissing Trump’s claims as delusional. In the midst of stalled peace talks, the rhetoric has intensified, with both sides hardening their stances. Trump insists on U.S. control of the strait, while Iran warns against what it perceives as bluffs, even mentioning the possibility of prolonging conflict until the end of Trump’s term. As tensions escalate, the geopolitical implications for oil trade and regional stability continue to unfold.