Afghanistan, Aug. 23 -- US President Donald Trump has again shared a map on his social media platform Truth Social labeling the Strait of Hormuz as "America's New Territory," repeating a claim he made days earlier as tensions with Iran continue to rise.

The post marks the second time in recent days that Trump has circulated an image portraying the strategically vital waterway as US territory. The map was accompanied by the phrase "America's New Territory" displayed across the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump has previously said he views the Strait of Hormuz as "American territory," arguing that the United States now controls shipping through the waterway as part of its naval blockade against Iran.

His latest post comes as the confrontation betwee...