In a Tuesday post, Trump claimed U.S. forces control the strategic waterway between Iran and Oman, which carries a large share of global oil shipments, and proposed the name change. The remark came amid U.S.-Iran tensions, with recent clashes near the strait and partial recovery in oil flows.
Online responses varied, from criticism calling it detached to users sharing maps and showing enthusiasm, highlighting the strait's role as a geopolitical flashpoint.