Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz “Trump Strait”

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US President Donald Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait” in a post on social media. He said the name should change “Now that we have it under U.S.A. control,” while the waterway remains contested amid the war with Iran.

WHO: Donald Trump

WHAT: Trump floated renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait.”

WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 12:41 PM ET

WHERE: Iran

WHY: Trump reacted to the claim that the strait is under U.S.A. control and proposed changing its name.

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