Trump jokingly floats renaming Strait of Hormuz after himself
During remarks, the US president quipped that the waterway could become the 'Trump Strait,' while also discussing possible Iran actions.
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What happened
US President Donald Trump jokingly suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait.' In the same remarks, he said Iran may step up its actions before the midterm elections. He also said Washington could end its confrontation with Iran 'really quick.'
Why it matters
The reports do not state any concrete consequence of the remarks. They describe the comments as a joke and as statements about possible future actions and ending the confrontation.
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