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News India Live, Digital Desk: American President Donald Trump, famous for his outspokenness and shocking decisions, has once again created a stir in international politics. Trump has expressed such a desire regarding the world’s most important maritime trade route ‘Strait of Hormuz’, which has shocked everyone from geographers to politicians. There is talk that Trump wants to change the name of this strategic waterway to ‘Strait of Trump’. Trump argues that since the US military plays the biggest role in the security of this region, it should also be named after him. What is Trump’s ‘naming’ masterplan? During a recent address, Trump indicated that the name ‘Hormuz’ is outdated and the region is now the center of American influence. “We spend trillions of dollars here, protecting our ships, so the world should know who has the upper hand here,” he said. However, experts believe that this is a ‘psychological warfare’ strategy by Trump, whose purpose is to provoke Iran and to enhance its ‘superpower’ image at the domestic level. Does international law allow this? The question arises whether a country can change the name of an international waterway at its own will? According to law experts, to change the name of any sea route or geographical place, the approval of ‘International Hydrographic Organization’ (IHO) and United Nations (UN) is required. The Strait of Hormuz is located between the borders of Iran and Oman, so a unilateral name change by the US would be considered a clear violation of international rules. Tehran has already reacted sharply, calling it an ‘imperialist obsession’. What impact will it have on global trade? The Strait of Hormuz handles about 20% of the world’s total oil trade. If Trump takes such symbolic but aggressive steps, it may further increase tension in the Gulf countries. This is not only likely to cause a huge jump in crude oil prices, but may also increase insurance premiums for shipping companies. This news is worrying for countries like India, because a large part of our energy needs come through this route. Now it remains to be seen whether this statement of Trump is just an ‘election slogan’ or whether he is really preparing to change the global map.