On April 30, US President Donald Trump posted a picture on Truth Social, designating the Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait.” The image displayed a colorful map of the Persian and Oman Gulfs with tankers traversing the renamed waterway.
Earlier in the week, Trump stated that the United States would not lift its naval blockade from Iran until agreements are reached regarding the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
Reports indicate that 40 countries have supported an evacuation plan for ships from the Persian Gulf. The question remains: can the International Maritime Organization secure a deal with Iran?
According to reports on April 29, Trump directed his aides to prepare for a prolonged naval blockade of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz intended to financially exhaust Tehran, while White House officials deemed restarting airstrikes too risky.
Additionally, on April 27, it was reported that the United States and Iran were engaging in behind-the-scenes negotiations aimed at achieving a peaceful settlement. The initial phase of these talks might involve restoring the pre-war status quo and resuming free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
