During a recent campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Donald Trump made comments regarding U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, specifically concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Trump asserted that he views the strategic waterway as "American territory," a characterization that deviates from international maritime law, which recognizes the strait as international waters adjacent to the territorial seas of Iran and Oman.

In addition to his remarks on the Strait of Hormuz, Trump addressed the ongoing tensions regarding Iran's nuclear program. He stated that the United States cannot permit Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon, warning that such an outcome would lead to "very bad things." Trump further suggested that Iranian leadership is eager to negotiate a new deal, though he expressed uncertainty regarding whether his administration would be interested in pursuing one.

While the reporting from Middle East Eye highlights these statements, it does not provide context on the legal status of the strait or official reactions from the Iranian government or international maritime authorities. The report focuses primarily on Trump’s rhetoric as a signal of his potential future foreign policy approach should he return to office.