U.S. President Trump, speaking in Garden City, New York on Aug. 14, urged Americans to "accept higher gasoline prices" as the price to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He added that "after we defeat Iran... I will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory." It was unclear whether he was speaking seriously.

2026-08-15

U.S. President Trump, speaking in Garden City, New York on Aug. 14, urged Americans to "accept higher gasoline prices" as the price to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He added that "after we defeat Iran... I will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory." It was unclear whether he was speaking seriously.