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United States President Donald Trump has once again grabbed online attention with his tongue-in-cheek reference to the Strait of Hormuz as the “Strait of Trump.” Addressing the Future Investment Initiative in Miami, Florida, Trump framed the comment as a joke, but quickly added that “there’s no accidents with me.” His remark has sparked speculation about whether he is considering any significant action on the critical maritime waterway. 

Trump Calls Hormuz Strait As ‘Strait Of Trump’

In his address, Trump mentioned the Strait of Hormuz, which has now become a central focus in the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran. He emphasised that Iran must open the waterway, which he jokingly referred to as the “Strait of Trump”. While Trump dismissed it as a slip, his statement has raised eyebrows. “Iran has to “open up the Strait of Trump, I mean, Hormuz,” he said. 

 

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“Excuse me. I’m so sorry. Such a terrible mistake,” he said, feigning apologetics before clarifying, “The fake news will say, ‘He accidentally said’, No, there’s no accidents with me, not too many. If there were, we’d have a major story,” Trump added. 

Can Trump Rename The International Waterway?

 

While he may have jokingly called it the “Strait of Trump”, Trump can’t rename the strait, connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. This is because international waterways are governed by a complex framework, which involves international law, treaties, and specialised intergovernmental organisations, rather than a single governing body.

Moreover, the naming and recognition of international waterways, including oceans, seas, and straits, depend on the long-standing geographical tradition, international treaty agreements, and the technical standards set by global organisations. Simply put, no single country has the authority to name them. 

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