Trump renames Strait of Hormuz to Trump Strait
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US President Donald Trump posted a map on social media labeling the Strait of Hormuz as the 'Trump Strait'.
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The brief
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- United States President Donald Trump shared an image on Saturday that refers to the Strait of Hormuz as the Trump Strait.
- Iran currently blocks the strait, a critical oil shipping route, following military attacks by the United States.
- Tensions between the two nations continue as previous peace negotiations have not resulted in an agreement.
- The act follows earlier claims from Trump declaring the waterway to be part of the United States.
What to watch next
- Ongoing indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran
- Developments in the status of the Strait of Hormuz oil transit route
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