US President Called Strait Of Hormuz 'Strait Of Trump', Said- It Was A Big Mistake
In Miami, US President Donald Trump jokingly called the Strait of Hormuz the 'Strait of Trump', then apologized. The comments came at a time when Hormuz is at the center of the Middle East conflict and is vital to global oil supplies. According to the New York Post report, Trump is considering changing the name of this waterway.
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Digital Desk, New Delhi. US President Donald Trump's humorous take on the Strait of Hormuz was seen while speaking at the 'Future Investment Initiative' in Miami on Friday. He called the Strait of Hormuz as the Strait of Trump.
"Iran has to open the Trump Strait, I mean the Strait of Hormuz," Trump said in Miami. When he said this, people started laughing. After this, Trump said, "Sorry, I am very sorry. It was a big mistake. Fake news people will say that they said it by mistake. No, I do not make any mistake or it happens very rarely. If it had happened, it would have become a big news."
This comment comes at a time when the Strait of Hormuz has become the epicenter of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The waterway typically transports about 20 million barrels of oil per day, making it one of the world's most important energy 'chokepoints'.
Iran's ability to disrupt or prevent access to Hormuz has caused huge fluctuations in global energy supplies and prices. The conflict is now entering its second month, with the US claiming to have completely destroyed Iran's military capabilities.
Earlier this week, Trump suggested that as a possible solution, he and the Ayatollah could jointly take control of Hormuz. He has also said that Iran is in talks with the US and is pleading for an agreement. However, Tehran officials have denied any direct talks.
What was claimed in the New York Post report?
Apart from this, a report in the York Post states that Trump is considering the possibility of taking control of the Strait of Hormuz and renaming it either after himself or as "Strait of America". The comments are in line with Trump's long-standing approach to branding, where he has often used his name in his business and public ventures.
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