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Trump Renames Strait of Hormuz “Trump Strait” on Truth Social

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted a map labeling the Strait of Hormuz “Trump Strait” on Truth Social.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the United States ends its blockade.
Saudi military spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki claimed a Houthi ballistic missile was intercepted over Khamis Mushait.
Iraq’s prime minister’s office said it seeks U.S. sanctions exemptions for Iranian airlines carrying humanitarian flights.

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted a map labeling the Strait of Hormuz “Trump Strait” on Truth Social.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the United States ends its blockade.
Saudi military spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki claimed a Houthi ballistic missile was intercepted over Khamis Mushait.
Iraq’s prime minister’s office said it seeks U.S. sanctions exemptions for Iranian airlines carrying humanitarian flights.