Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait amid Iran war

Despite renewed fighting with Iran and near daily attacks on ships, Trump says Strait of Hormuz is 'under USA control'.

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Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait'

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC that more than 17 million barrels of oil transited the strait on Monday, a wartime record.

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Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'

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Saudi Arabia condemns deadly Iranian attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz

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MapQuest is now the No. 1 US app after bucking Trump’s ‘Lake America’ renaming

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West Asia conflict LIVE: Iran blacklists more ships trying to sail through Hormuz, govt. website shows

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