Trump rejects Iran peace deal, rebrands the Strait of Hormuz
Things in the Middle East are getting weird, and Trump is busy playing with cartography.
So, Iran floated a proposal to open up the Strait of Hormuz and actually talk, provided the US stops being so aggressive and unfreezes some cash. Trump’s response? A hard pass. Instead of diplomacy, he’s reportedly planning to ramp up the pressure right after the midterms.
To make sure everyone knows who he thinks is in charge, Trump posted a map on Truth Social where he casually renamed the Strait of Hormuz to the Trump Strait. Because nothing says international stability like a bit of digital vandalism.
Meanwhile, Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, is busy at the UN showing photos of destruction and swearing to fight until the last breath. The diplomatic solution is officially off the table in favor of a rename-the-map strategy.
The world is now officially being managed like a real estate portfolio.
Source: The Wall Street Journal
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