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Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait' on Truth Social; says waterway is 'under U.S.A. control' despite Iran war

Former President Donald Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait' on his Truth Social platform, claiming the waterway is 'under U.S.A. control' despite ongoing tensions with Iran. This suggestion follows his recent renaming of other geographical features amid escalating conflict.

The Hindu The Hindu2 September 2026 · 19:04 UTC
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Former President Donald Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait' on his Truth Social platform, claiming it is 'under U.S.A. control' despite ongoing tensions with Iran. This proposal comes amid a war that has seen Iran effectively shut down the vital chokepoint, through which a fifth of the world's oil passes.1

Trump's remarks, made on September 2, 2026, included a playful suggestion: "Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT??? Like America itself, it would be 'hotter' than ever before!" This is not the first time Trump has floated geographical name changes; he recently ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed 'Lake America' amid a trade war with Canada and previously renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America' on his first day back in office in January 2025.

Despite these proclamations, neither Mexico nor Canada have accepted the changes. Trump's recent threats to claim sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz have been accompanied by a map depicting the waterway as a 'new U.S. territory.' The situation escalated further when U.S. forces launched strikes near the Strait in response to what Trump described as new minelaying efforts by Iran, leading to rising oil prices.

As tensions mount, the implications of Trump's remarks and actions could have significant ramifications for international relations and global oil markets.

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“The proposal comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains a contested chokepoint amid the ongoing war with Iran, with Trump asserting U.S. control. His Truth Social post frames the rename as making it 'hotter' than ever, echoing his branding style.”
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“U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday (September 2, 2026) suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait" despite the fact that the crucial waterway remains contested amid the war with Iran.”
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