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Trump Proposes Renaming Strait of Hormuz After Himself

Former President Donald Trump suggested renaming the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait,” citing American control over the waterway. The proposal has drawn widespread media attention and criticism for its perceived grandiosity.

2 Sept, 06:36 — 2 Sept, 17:38
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ukrainska-pravda1h ago

Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz the "Trump Strait"

US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz the "Trump Strait", saying the waterway is now under US control.

By Ulyana Krychkovska-Bogdanova

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cnbcMostly Factual1h ago

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait'

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC that more than 17 million barrels of oil transited the strait on Monday, a new wartime record.

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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

Iran war: Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait” despite the fact that the crucial waterway remains contested amid the war with Iran. “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!” Trump said on social media. It is the latest geographical name change floated by Trump and comes a week after he ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed as...

By Agence France-Presse

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forbes34m ago

Trump Proposes Renaming Strait Of Hormuz ‘Trump Strait’

The Strait of Hormuz has been a large point of contention in the U.S.-Iran war, with both sides claiming control over the crucial trading route.

By Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff

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fortune11h ago

Trump calls data center opponents ‘backwards and poor’ as the industry props up the economy—but his own party wants nothing to do with it

Data centers are fueling US growth, but bipartisan backlash is forcing candidates to run from them before the midterms.

By Catherina Gioino

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual47m ago

Dire straits: Brand on the run as Trump suggests Hormuz can be renamed in his honor

By CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

US President suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’; Iran targets Gulf nations | Top updates

US President Donald Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait' on Truth Social, claiming it would be 'hotter' than ever.

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DawnMostly Factual21m ago

US President Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz “Trump Strait”, despite the fact that the crucial waterway remains contested amid the war with Iran. “Now that we have it under USA control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT??? Like America itself, it would be ‘hotter’ than ever before!” Trump said on his Truth Social network. In a post on X, the White House also shared the US president’s statement, suggesting that the Strait ...

By [email protected] (AFP)

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ndtvMostly Factual49m ago

Trump Suggests Renaming Hormuz As "Trump Strait". White House Does This

It is the latest geographical name change floated by Donald Trump and comes a week after he ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed as "Lake America" amid a trade war with Canada.

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cyprus-mail58m ago

Trump proposes renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait”

US Preisdent Donald Trump proposed on Wednesday to rename the Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait”, following his precedence of ‘renaming’ Lake Ontario, located on the border with Canada, to “Lake America”. Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote that “now we have it under the control of the United States, […]

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moneycontrol2h ago

‘Trump Strait’ instead of Strait of Hormuz? Trump floats bizarre name change, says it will be hotter than ever - Moneycontrol.com

‘Trump Strait’ instead of Strait of Hormuz? Trump floats bizarre name change, says it will be hotter than ever  Moneycontrol.com

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arab-newsMixed2h ago

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’ - Arab News

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’  Arab News

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Ahram OnlineMixed1h ago

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait' - Region - World - Ahram Online

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait' - Region - World  Ahram Online

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vanguard-ngMixed1h ago

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’

Trump also renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" on his first day back in office in January 2025. The post Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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fortune2 Sept, 06:36First to report

Trump calls data center opponents ‘backwards and poor’ as the industry props up the economy—but his own party wants nothing to do with it

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moneycontrol2 Sept, 15:32

‘Trump Strait’ instead of Strait of Hormuz? Trump floats bizarre name change, says it will be hotter than ever - Moneycontrol.com

France 242 Sept, 15:37

🔴 Live: Trump suggests renaming Hormuz 'Trump Strait'

arab-news2 Sept, 15:43

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’ - Arab News

iefimerida2 Sept, 15:44

Νέα ανάρτηση Τραμπ για τα Στενά του Ορμούζ: Μήπως τώρα που οι ΗΠΑ τα ελέγχουν, να τα μετονομάσουμε σε «Στενά Τραμπ»;

naftemporiki2 Sept, 15:44

«Στενά του Τραμπ» θέλει να λέγεται το Ορμούζ ο πρόεδρος των ΗΠΑ

berlingske2 Sept, 15:51

Trump foreslår at navngive Hormuzstrædet efter sig selv

cnbc2 Sept, 16:04

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait'

dr-dk2 Sept, 16:08

Trump foreslår at navngive Hormuzstrædet efter sig selv

vijesti-me2 Sept, 16:09

Tramp predložio da se Hormuški moreuz preimenuje u "Trampov moreuz"

el-universal-english2 Sept, 16:16

Trump propone cambiar nombre del estrecho de Ormuz por "estrecho de Trump"; dice que será "más sexy que nunca"

le-figaro2 Sept, 16:16

Guerre au Moyen-Orient : Donald Trump suggère de rebaptiser le détroit d’Ormuz «détroit Trump»

digi242 Sept, 16:16

Donald Trump sugerează redenumirea Strâmtorii Ormuz: „La fel ca America însăși, ar fi mai «fierbinte» ca niciodată”

dh-les-sports2 Sept, 16:17

"Détroit Trump" : la nouvelle proposition du président américain qui risque de faire polémique

rzeczpospolita2 Sept, 16:17

Trump chce zmienić nazwę Cieśniny Ormuz. Propozycja prezydenta USA może zaskoczyć

newsbeast2 Sept, 16:18

«Ξαναχτύπησε» ο Τραμπ: Θέλει τα Στενά του Ορμούζ να ονομαστούν Στενά Τραμπ

vanguard-ng2 Sept, 16:24

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’

ukrainska-pravda2 Sept, 16:27

Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz the "Trump Strait"

die-presse2 Sept, 16:37

„Trump-Straße“: Trump erwägt Umbenennung der Straße von Hormuz

SCMP2 Sept, 16:41

Iran war: Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’

index-hr2 Sept, 16:44

Trump: Trebamo li preimenovati Hormuški tjesnac u TRUMPOV TJESNAC???

Ahram Online2 Sept, 16:47

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait' - Region - World - Ahram Online

hindustan-times2 Sept, 16:55

US President suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’; Iran targets Gulf nations | Top updates

morgunbladid2 Sept, 16:56

Vill nefna Hormússund eftir sjálfum sér

cyprus-mail2 Sept, 17:01

Trump proposes renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait”

orf2 Sept, 17:01

Trump erwägt Umbenennung der Straße von Hormus

der-standard2 Sept, 17:02

Trump erwägt Umbenennung der Straße von Hormus

aktualne-cz2 Sept, 17:08

Trumpův neskromný nápad. Chce přejmenovat Hormuz, už má i nový název

ndtv2 Sept, 17:10

Trump Suggests Renaming Hormuz As "Trump Strait". White House Does This

Times of India2 Sept, 17:11

Dire straits: Brand on the run as Trump suggests Hormuz can be renamed in his honor

observador2 Sept, 17:16

Trump sugere chamar "Estreito Trump" a Ormuz

aktuality-sk2 Sept, 17:17

Trump chce Hormuzský prieliv premenovať po sebe, vraj ho ovládajú USA

forbes2 Sept, 17:25

Trump Proposes Renaming Strait Of Hormuz ‘Trump Strait’

24ur2 Sept, 17:29

Trump: Naj Hormuško ožino preimenujemo v Trumpovo ožino?

Dawn2 Sept, 17:38

US President Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’

delfi-lt2 Sept, 17:38Latest update

Trumpas siūlo pervadinti Hormuzo sąsiaurį jo vardu