Donald Trump sparked international outrage on August 23, 2026, by sharing a map labeling the Strait of Hormuz as 'new US territory,' escalating tensions with Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint through which approximately 20% of the world's total oil consumption passes daily.
Iran has responded by threatening to permanently close the waterway, warning that any attempt to enforce US control would be met with a full-scale military response.