Trump made the remarks on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, amid renewed fighting between the United States and Iran and continued attacks on vessels travelling through the strategic waterway.
In a message posted on social media, Trump wrote: “Now that it is in the hands of the United States, should we rename the Strait of Hormuz the Trump Strait?”
His proposal came just one day after the United States launched strikes on several locations in Iran. Reports indicated that four people, including two children, were killed in an attack in the southern Iranian city of Sirik.
Iran responded to the US strikes by launching missiles at American military bases in the region, further escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
The renewed conflict has also affected global oil markets, with international oil prices rising by nearly 4% amid concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
Although US officials have claimed that the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened, oil prices have remained high in recent weeks. Iran, meanwhile, continues to insist that the waterway remains closed and that it maintains control over the area.
Elsewhere, Saudi Arabia accused Iran of attacking an oil tanker, an incident that reportedly killed two people.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most strategically important waterways, with a significant share of global oil supplies passing through it.
Trump has continued to insist that the United States controls the waterway, despite Iran maintaining that it retains authority and influence over the strategic passage.
The latest developments highlight growing tensions between the United States and Iran, as both sides continue to exchange threats and military action in and around the region.
