Iran Reports 18 Killed in Overnight US Attacks as Tensions Escalate
Donald Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait”.
Trump claimed the US now controls the strategic waterway.
The White House later shared a Gulf map using the name “Trump Strait” .
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel wants to overthrow Iran’s regime .
Iran reported 18 deaths and at least 108 injuries from overnight US attacks.
Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei warned of a new strategy in the conflict.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called the US a source of regional insecurity .
Ghalibaf said Iran was not rejecting negotiations despite the escalating conflict.
Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’ amid Iran conflict
Washington: US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy by suggesting that the strategically important Strait of Hormuz should be renamed the “Trump Strait” as fighting with Iran comantinues to intensify.
Trump made the unusual proposal on Wednesday, September 2, in a post on social media. He claimed the United States now controls the strategic waterway and asked whether it should be renamed after him.
“Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT???”
The proposal quickly drew attention because the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most strategically important maritime routes. The narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and is vital to the movement of energy supplies.
The White House later shared a map of the Gulf showing the waterway labelled “Trump Strait” , giving further visibility to the president’s suggestion.
Trump’s comments come amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. His latest naming proposal is also part of a broader pattern of geographical renaming suggestions made during his presidency, turning what would normally be a technical map change into a political statement.
For people watching the conflict, however, the debate over the name is unfolding against a much more serious backdrop. Fighting and US attacks have reportedly caused casualties in Iran, while both sides continue to exchange strong warnings.
Netanyahu says Israel wants to overthrow Iran’s regime
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also issued a strong message, saying Israel intends to defeat Iran’s government.
In an interview with the Hebrew-language channel of i24NEWS, Netanyahu said Israel’s systems were working toward overthrowing the Iranian regime.
“We will defeat the regime,” Netanyahu said, adding that Israel was working to overthrow it and achieve victory.
His comments underline the growing political dimension of the conflict, with the confrontation extending beyond military strikes to questions about Iran’s political future.
Iran reports 18 deaths in US attacks
Iranian authorities said overnight US attacks killed 18 people and wounded at least 108 others , according to state broadcaster IRIB, which cited Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarghandi.
The reported casualties have added to concerns over the human cost of the escalating conflict. Behind the military statements and political threats are civilians dealing with injuries, loss and uncertainty as tensions continue.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei also warned Washington that Tehran would adopt a “new strategy” in the wider Middle East conflict.
In a post on X, Rezaei said Iran’s approach would cover the battlefield, diplomacy and efforts to confront the economic blockade. He claimed the strategy would challenge what he described as US foundations in the region.
Meanwhile, Iranian Parliamentary Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the United States of being a “source of regional insecurity.”
Speaking during a meeting with Hamas’s head of communications, Ghalibaf also urged Washington to honour commitments under a memorandum of understanding signed in June.
Despite his criticism of the United States, Ghalibaf said Iran was not rejecting negotiations.
The conflicting statements show how uncertain the situation remains. While military action continues, diplomatic channels have not completely disappeared. The possibility of negotiations remains, even as both sides issue increasingly forceful warnings.
For now, Trump’s “Trump Strait” proposal has become another striking headline from an already tense conflict. But for people across the region, the bigger concern is whether the fighting will continue to escalate or whether diplomacy can eventually bring the violence to an end.