Trump proposes renaming the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump used his Truth Social account to suggest that the Strait of Hormuz be renamed "Trump Strait" and a White House social‑media post displayed a map marking the waterway with the new name. The idea is part of a series of geographic rebrandings the president has promoted since returning to office, including changes to Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico. The proposal comes as U.S. forces have carried out strikes near the strait amid an ongoing conflict with Iran, which continues to contest control of the passage. No formal process has been initiated to alter the internationally recognized name, and the suggestion has drawn criticism from regional governments and international observers.