US President Donald Trump says he will “pretty soon” declare the Strait of Hormuz a “territory of the United States,” framing the remark as something that would follow the defeat of Iran. Several outlets report he makes the comments during political appearances, including a rally in South Carolina and a speech in New York.

The statements come while the US faces an ongoing, unresolved situation with Iran over the strategic waterway. The Guardian adds that the US continues a military blockade of Iran’s shipping and ports and that it is not clear whether the comment signals any new policy or how seriously Trump intends it. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global trade, with outlets citing its importance to the flow of oil.

Across coverage, the core facts are consistent: Trump uses language about US territory status for the strait and links it to an outcome against Iran. Differences mostly concern tone and context—whether the remark is treated as a serious policy threat or as campaign rhetoric—and the specific locations and surrounding remarks reported by each outlet.