Trump posts map labeling Strait of Hormuz ‘Trump Strait’

U.S. President Donald Trump posted a map on Truth Social on Friday labeling the Strait of Hormuz “Trump Strait.” He had previously posted a map in August suggesting the waterway could become U.S. territory, and had publicly endorsed the idea of declaring it a territory.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said normal maritime passage could be restored within seven days if Washington accepted Tehran's conditions. The proposal calls for the United States to lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waive sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observe a ceasefire that includes Lebanon. Araghchi said the seven-day clock would begin upon U.S. acceptance.

Trump has argued that the blockade gives Washington control over the strait. He also said Iran could disrupt shipping by placing mines in the water, while maintaining that the U.S. blockade had been effective.