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- US President Donald Trump has claimed in a social media post that the Strait of Hormuz is now under American control and suggested renaming it the 'Trump Strait'.
- The statement came amid rising tensions in the region.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial route for global oil and gas supply.
- Any military or political development there could affect energy markets.
What to watch next
- Whether Trump's claim of American control over the strait is substantiated or contested by other countries
- How regional tensions develop around the Strait of Hormuz
- Impact of developments on global oil and gas prices
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