Trump shares map renaming Hormuz Strait as "Trump Strait" on social media
President Donald Trump posted a map on Truth Social that labels the Hormuz Strait as "Trump Strait," echoing earlier remarks about renaming the waterway.
Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform to publish a map that designates the Hormuz Strait as "Trump Strait." This follows his earlier suggestion in early September to rename the strategic waterway after himself, asserting that the United States now dominates it. The White House has previously shared a comparable map on its social media accounts, reinforcing the claim. The story was reported from Moscow, highlighting the international attention the proposal has attracted. No official policy change has been announced, and the renaming remains a symbolic gesture.
Why it matters
It shows a former U.S. president using social media to promote a symbolic claim over a key global shipping lane.
How this story developed
- Sep 22 US Tightens Sanctions, Prompting Iran to Cancel Major International Flights
- Sep 24 US and Iranian negotiators in New York are discussing a step-by-step plan that would see Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz while the United States ends its economic blockade, though both sides cling to leverage.
- Sep 25 The UAE has not confirmed an official ban despite the cancellation of Iranian flights to Dubai.
- Sep 25 President Donald Trump signaled interest in a deal before the midterm elections.
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