Trump Proposes Renaming Strait of Hormuz After Himself
President Trump wants to rename the Strait of Hormuz. He wants to call it Trump Strait.
Trump shared the idea on Truth Social. He claimed US control over the waterway.
Reports say two tankers had struck naval mines before this. The strait has been disputed during the US-Iran war.
Both countries claim control over this important trading route. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright shared new numbers.
Wright said over 17 million barrels of oil crossed the strait Monday. That set a wartime record.
Still the strait remains largely closed. Shipping stays far below levels seen before the war.
Klear Note — The strait is a key oil route, so control affects energy trade.