Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait amid Iran war

Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait amid Iran war

Despite renewed fighting with Iran and near daily attacks on ships, Trump says Strait of Hormuz is 'under USA control'.

Sep 2, 2026

Qatar says efforts under way to end Iran-US war and reopen Strait of Hormuz

Qatar accuses Israel of exploiting regional conflicts to impose new realities in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria.

Sep 1, 2026

Can Iran use rockets to mine the Strait of Hormuz, as US claims?

Analysts say it's implausible but Iran is well-versed in adapting conventional weapons to suit its needs.

Aug 31, 2026

The coming verdict on Trump's Strait of Hormuz strategy

The White House is at odds with some private sector analysts over how much oil is leaving the Strait of Hormuz — but it will take weeks until the picture of what's truly getting through becomes clear. Why it matters: How much oil exits the waterway sways the price of gasoline and other consumer products. The White House is claiming success in forcing open the world's most important energy chokepoint, which handled 20 million barrels of crude and oil products each day before the Iran war. The ver

Sep 4, 2026

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz after himself

President Trump on Wednesday floated changing the name of the Strait of Hormuz to the Trump Strait, despite the waterway not having a single owner. “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 wrote…

Sep 2, 2026