US President Donald Trump has published a map of the Strait of Hormuz that labels the waterway "Trump Strait," according to The Star. The map was shared on Saturday, September 26, 2026, the outlet reported.
The move comes amid heightened tensions with Iran. Al Jazeera reports that Iran's army has warned the United States against making the "mistake" of attacking. CNBC reports that Trump rejected Iran's conditional ceasefire proposal, while a Saudi-led coalition intercepted projectiles. The Guardian reported that Trump turned down an Iranian seven-day peace deal that would have reopened the Strait of Hormuz. A separate Reuters report said an Iranian official stated Iran will make no nuclear concessions.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, and it is a key route for global oil shipments. The reports do not specify what formal authority, if any, the map publication carries, nor whether any official renaming has been enacted.
What to watch next: whether the map's publication changes the stalled ceasefire talks or draws a formal response from Iran or other governments that rely on the strait.
