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Trump suggests renaming the Strait of Hormuz after himself

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • President Donald Trump suggested on Truth Social that the Strait of Hormuz be renamed “Trump Strait.”
  • The waterway between Iran and Oman links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and has faced disruptions during the ongoing US-Iran war.
  • Any such renaming would apply only in the United States, as with Trump’s earlier geographic name changes.

Could the Strait of Hormuz become the “Trump Strait”? US President Donald Trump posed the question in a post on Truth Social, saying the waterway was now under American control.

“Now that we have it under American control, should we change the name of the Strait of Hormuz to TRUMP STRAIT???” Trump wrote. He added that, like the United States itself, it would become even “hotter” than ever.

The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman and connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. During the ongoing war between the United States and Iran, both countries have alternately claimed control of the strategically important passage.

Now that we have it under American control, should we change the name of the Strait of Hormuz to TRUMP STRAIT???

— Donald TrumpThe US president suggested renaming the waterway in a post on Truth Social.

For long periods during the war, the waterway has effectively been closed to civilian shipping because of the risk of attacks. That has affected Middle Eastern exports of oil and natural gas, which mainly pass through the strait.

Trump has previously changed geographic names. Shortly after taking office in January 2025, he renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. Last week, he signed an order changing Lake Ontario to Lake America. Those name changes apply only in the United States.

Like the United States itself, it would become even hotter than ever.

— Donald TrumpTrump added the remark while discussing his proposed name for the strait.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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