US President Donald Trump published on the “Truth Social” platform a map of the Strait of Hormuz, accompanied by the phrase “New American Land,” in a move that comes in light of the escalating tensions over the Strait and the confrontation with Iran. Trump had said in previous statements that he intends to declare the Strait of Hormuz “territory belonging to the United States” after what he described as “Iran’s defeat,” stressing that Washington is imposing a de facto blockade on the sea lane and that ships do not pass without its approval. Trump added that the United States is achieving good results at various levels, pointing to what he described as improved relations with Venezuela and an increase in oil imports from it.