Trump cheers Iran move to open Hormuz, signals easing of Gulf tensions

US President Donald Trump on Friday welcomed Iran’s announcement to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for commercial shipping, calling it a positive step amid ongoing ceasefire efforts in West Asia.

Trump posted on Truth Social that “Iran has just announced that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open and ready for full passage.” He also added that related naval restrictions concerning Iran would remain in place until ongoing negotiations are fully concluded. He added that most of the key points had already been agreed upon and that the process was expected to move quickly.

The remarks came after Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Tehran would allow uninterrupted passage for commercial vessels through the crucial oil transit chokepoint for the remainder of the ceasefire period, subject to designated coordinated routes.


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The move follows a 10-day ceasefire announced by Trump and agreed upon by Israel and Lebanon, raising hopes of a broader de-escalation involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The development is also seen as significant for global energy markets, as the Strait of Hormuz handles a substantial share of the world’s oil shipments.

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The ceasefire push gained traction after talks in Islamabad, where Iranian negotiators had linked regional de-escalation to an end to Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah. While Israel has indicated willingness to advance peace efforts, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has maintained that Israeli troop positions would remain unchanged for now.