Iran Reopens Strait Of Hormuz As Trump Insists US Blockade Will Remain Until Agreement

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will stay fully open to commercial shipping as long as the ceasefire in the region continues.

In a post shared on X, Araghchi stated that cargo vessels are free to pass through the key route during the truce.

“The passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire,” he wrote.

However, the minister did not specify whether he was referring to the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, or the earlier two-week agreement involving Iran and the United States.

The Strait of Hormuz, which plays a major role in global oil transportation, was previously blocked by Iran, causing concern in international markets.

Reports from Iranian state media indicated that reopening the route was tied to extending the ceasefire to Lebanon.

The conflict expanded after Hezbollah launched attacks on Israel in support of Iran, drawing Lebanon into a wider confrontation involving the US and Israel.

A senior Iranian military official also explained that only civilian ships would be allowed to use the waterway, and they must follow specific routes with approval from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy.

“The passage of military vessels through the Strait of Hormuz remains prohibited,” the official said.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump welcomed the reopening of the Strait, but said the US naval blockade targeting Iran would continue until a final agreement is reached with Tehran.

In a post shared on the Truth Social network, Trump noted that the restriction applies only to Iran and expressed confidence that negotiations would be concluded quickly.

“The naval blockade will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran, only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete,” Trump said, adding that “this process should go very quickly”.

Following the announcement, global oil prices, which had risen sharply during the disruption, dropped as supply concerns eased.

KanyiDaily recalls that President Donald Trump had agreed to suspend his military strike on Iran for two weeks after a last-minute diplomatic effort led by Pakistan.