Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Should Be 'Trump Strait'

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  September 10, 2026 at 11:08  |  0:23  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Donald Trump — President of the United States

Summary

Donald Trump claimed oil prices will fall after the US wins the war with Iran. He also said the US controls the Strait of Hormuz and suggested renaming it the Trump Strait. The remarks tie crude oil's outlook to military success and control of a critical oil-shipping chokepoint.

  • Trump predicts oil prices will decline after a US victory over Iran.
  • He claims the US already controls the Strait of Hormuz.
  • He proposes renaming the Strait of Hormuz to the Trump Strait.
  • The comments link crude-oil direction to Iran conflict and chokepoint control.
Ideas
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Oil down once Iran war won
Trump predicts oil prices will decline as soon as the US wins the war with Iran, tying the bearish oil view to a military victory and US control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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