US president Trump playfully referred to the Strait of Hormuz as the “Strait of Trump” during a Miami speech, drawing laughter. The comment comes amid heightened tensions over the critical oil shipping route, which Iran has the ability to disrupt. Trump’s remarks align with his history of branding and a reported consideration to rename the strait. US president Trump playfully referred to the Strait of Hormuz as the “Strait of Trump” during a Miami speech, drawing laughter. The comment comes amid heightened tensions over the critical oil shipping route, which Iran has the ability to disrupt. Trump’s remarks align with his history of branding and a reported consideration to rename the strait.
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