Middle East live: Trump threatens US takeover of Hormuz as Iran vows to retain control

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Source: France 24

US President Donald Trump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory after vowing to “finish defeating” Iran in a New York rally on Friday. Tehran rejected the claim on Saturday, with Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi saying the strategic waterway “will remain Iranian” and can be opened or closed only at Iran’s command. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.

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