US President Donald Trump suggests renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait,” posting the idea on Truth Social after saying the waterway is under U.S. control. The proposal follows other Trump-backed geographic name changes he has floated or implemented, including renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America.”
Multiple outlets report Trump’s comment, while also noting that the Strait of Hormuz’s status remains contested and that the U.S. maintains military activity amid escalating tensions with Iran. Some coverage emphasizes the broader context of the U.S.-Iran standoff and maritime security, including actions tied to clearing hazards to commercial shipping.
Several reports describe the suggestion as part of a pattern: outlets say Trump has previously pushed sovereignty claims related to the Strait of Hormuz, sometimes accompanied by maps. In that context, the “Trump Strait” proposal is framed as another naming idea that may not reflect an internationally settled change, with Iran and other regional and global stakeholders not portrayed as having accepted any such renaming.
