Trump Posts Map Labeling Strait of Hormuz as “New U.S. Territory”

Trump shares an American-flag-themed map of the Persian Gulf, Iran and the Gulf of Oman that labels the Strait of Hormuz a “New U.S. Territory.”.

First Published: August 18, 2026, 3:19 AM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump posted a map on Truth Social that labels the Strait of Hormuz as “New U.S. Territory,” framing the strategic waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman with an American-flag design.

The graphic shows the body of water connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, with a dark blue circle marking the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. A header banner reads “NEW U.S. Territory,” bordered by red, white and blue stripes and a row of white stars.

Here is the full post on truthsocial: “NEW U.S. Territory Persian Gulf Iran Gulf of Oman STRAIT OF HORMUZ” on August 18, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET.

47th President Donald J. Trump posted a map on Truth Social depicting the Strait of Hormuz as "New U.S.

This is Trump’s 5th message released today, and the last post was 0 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 66 of his 549 posts over the last 30 days classified as Foreign Policy posts.

The post names three geographic features on the map: the Persian Gulf, Iran and the Gulf of Oman, with the Strait of Hormuz shown as the narrow passage linking the two seas. The graphic itself is the substance of the message, presenting the label as a headline claim rather than any documented change.