'Strait of Trump': US president says Iran must open key waterway

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Mar 27, 2026
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US President Donald Trump spoke about the Iran war at a Saudi-backed investment conference in Miami — US President Donald Trump spoke about the Iran war at a Saudi-backed investment conference in Miami
Mandel NGAN

US President Donald Trump spoke about the Iran war at a Saudi-backed investment conference in Miami
Mandel NGAN

US President Donald Trump on Friday insisted Iran must open up the Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic to make a peace deal -- and dubbed the crucial waterway the "Strait of Trump."

Trump, who has renamed several buildings in Washington after himself during his second term, said his comment was a "mistake" but then added that "there's no accidents with me."

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