Official US Clarifications Regarding Statements on the Sovereignty of the Strait of Hormuz

mesoiraq - Responsible sources within the US administration revealed that the recent remarks made by the US President regarding declaring the Strait of Hormuz an American territory were made in a "joking" context and do not reflect an official policy directive. These clarifications followed firm reactions from the Iranian side to the remarks made during a political rally, with Tehran asserting that the vital strait remains under its absolute sovereignty and its legal and security status will not change. This political back-and-forth occurs amidst ongoing regional tensions and military operations aimed at undermining Iran's strategic capabilities, which have negatively impacted global maritime security and caused notable disruptions in energy markets and fuel prices.