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Iran-US war latest: Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz after himself
The Independent • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz to "Trump Strait" on social media, claiming US control over the vital shipping route amid escalating tensions with Iran.
- Iranian hackers have reportedly targeted critical US infrastructure sectors, including telecommunications and energy, raising concerns of renewed cyberattacks linked to the ongoing conflict.
- Iran's currency, the rial, has plunged to a record low of over 2.2 million rials per US dollar due to intensified US sanctions and military strikes, losing about half its value in the past year.
- Saudi Arabia confirmed that an Iranian attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz killed two Filipino seafarers, highlighting ongoing threats to global energy supplies in the region.
- US officials and Trump aides are reportedly trying to prevent further escalation of the conflict with Iran before the November midterm elections, while maintaining pressure on Tehran.
