The Strait of Hubris: Trump's Name Dropping Escalation The suggestion by President Trump to rename the Strait of Hormuz after himself distills the administration's approach to global affairs: a mix of braggadocio, strategic incoherence, and disregard for international norms.
On its face, it's a petty gesture, but beneath the surface lies a symptom of a more profound problem.
The Strait of Hormuz has long been a flashpoint in US Iran relations, with both sides vying for control over the critical waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.