India, Aug. 15 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz has entered a more heated phase, with US President Donald Trump saying he would soon move to declare the strategic waterway a territory of the United States after defeating Iran. Tehran quickly rejected the idea, setting the stage for another sharp confrontation over one of the world's most important energy routes.

Trump made the remarks at a political event in New York state on Friday, saying the United States would take the step after the war with Iran ends. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi responded by saying the Strait of Hormuz cannot be taken through political statements, military power or presidential orders.

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