Of course that would mean physically taking the islands around the strait, which would require boots on the ground. And we've have to put in permanent settlements. The Iranians would always be firing rockets at our troops.
I doubt Trump is serious about this but you never know with him. If nothing else it horrifies and infuriates the theocrats in Iran.
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To say nothing of how it upsets the Leftists. I'd bet that as soon as he gets out of bed he starts thinking of ways to infuriate them. And he does it so well!
Posted by: Dana Mathewson at August 15, 2026 12:22 PM (CSo3x)