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Iran Says US Strikes Kill 11 People in Two Attacks; Trump Proposes Renaming Strait of Hormuz

Iranian state media reported that US strikes killed 11 people in two attacks, including four at a wedding. The United States claimed it targeted Iranian military sites, while Iran launched missiles and drones across the Middle East. Donald Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz to 'TRUMP STRAIT' after claiming it is under US control.

Iranian state media reported that US strikes killed 11 people in two separate attacks, including four at a wedding in the south of Iran. The United States claimed it targeted Iranian military sites, while Iran launched missiles and drones across the Middle East, escalating tensions. Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz to 'TRUMP STRAIT' in a Truth Social post, claiming it is now under US control. Tehran says X. Washington says Y. The sources diverge on the specifics of Trump's proposal, with some reporting he suggested renaming the strait after himself, while others note he claimed it is under US control.

Where Sources Diverge

The article from lenta mentions Trump's desire to rename the Strait of Hormuz in his honor, while france24 and daily-mirror report Trump's suggestion to rename it as 'TRUMP STRAIT' after claiming it is under US control.

lenta

Trump Wanted to Rename the Strait of Hormuz in His Honor

france24

Trump suggests renaming Hormuz 'Trump Strait'

daily-mirror

Donald Trump floats renaming 'under control' Strait of Hormuz after himself

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IndependentDaily MirrorSep 2, 07:43 PM
Donald Trump floats renaming 'under control' Strait of Hormuz after himself

Donald Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz to 'TRUMP STRAIT' in a Truth Social post after claiming it is now under US control.

PublicFrance 24Sep 2, 05:38 AM
Middle East live: Iran says latest US strikes kill 11 people

Iranian state media has reported that US strikes have killed 11 people in two separate attacks, including four at a wedding in the south of the country. This comes after the United States struck what it says were Iranian military targets Tuesday, as Tehran fired missiles and drones at sites across the Middle East, further escalating hostilities after a month-long lull. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.