Trump Suggests Hormuz Strait Renamed Trump Strait

President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, that the Strait of Hormuz be renamed the "Trump Strait," claiming the United States now controls the strategic waterway amid its ongoing war with Iran. The proposal, made on his Truth Social platform, is the latest in a series of geographical name changes floated by the president that assert U.S. dominance. "Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should we change the Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT??? Like America itself, it would be hotter than ever before!" Trump wrote. The White House later shared a map of the Gulf region with the waterway labeled "Trump Strait," adding, "It's got a nice ring to it." The suggestion came as fighting near the strait flared up again. On Tuesday, U.S. forces launched fresh strikes against Iranian military targets along the southern coast in response to what Trump said were new minelaying efforts by Iran. The U.S. Central Command said it struck air defense sites, radar systems, and mine-laying capabilities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran's Foreign Ministry stated the U.S.