Trump reshares post depicting 'Strait of Trump' amid US-Iran tensions
President Donald Trump reshared a social media post renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the 'Strait of Trump' amid rising US-Iran tensions. The Strait of Hormuz is a key global oil shipping route, with roughly 20 million barrels of oil passing through it daily.
President Donald Trump reshared a social media post on 30 April depicting the Strait of Hormuz as the 'Strait of Trump'. The image was originally posted by a supporter on Truth Social. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, bordered by Iran, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. Roughly 20 million barrels of oil pass through it daily, accounting for about one-fifth of global crude exports. The post surfaced during a US naval blockade aimed at restricting Iranian oil exports. The White House said the measure is intended to increase pressure on Tehran over its regional activities and nuclear programme.
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