India, Aug. 15 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: US President Donald Trump said Friday, August 14, that he would soon declare the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory, escalating his rhetoric as the conflict with Iran continues.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: What Did Trump Say About The Strait Of Hormuz?

Speaking at an event in Garden City, New York, Trump said that after the United States finishes defeating Iran, he would "pretty soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States. He did not provide details about how such a declaration would be implemented or what legal authority would underpin it.

Trump had also claimed earlier Friday that the United States effectively controls the water...