Iran17 Apr
Trump proposes renaming Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz to the 'Strait of Iran'.
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Friday, 17 April 2026 at 13:21 UTC

President Donald Trump has proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz to the 'Strait of Iran'.

A social media post from the President's account highlighted the proposal with the phrase 'Strait of Iran' and 'Thank you', accompanied by media.