US President Donald Trump, speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, said the Strait of Hormuz is “already partially opened” and is expected to be fully reopened by Friday, when the United States and Iran are set to formally sign a memorandum of understanding. Trump added that the agreement text will be released publicly, likely after the signing ceremony scheduled in Switzerland, and suggested he may not attend in person, with Vice President JD Vance expected to represent Washington in Geneva.Here are the key highlights from US President Donald Trump’s remarks alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains:Strait of Hormuz reopening timelineTrump said the Strait of Hormuz is already “partially opened”He said it will be “completely open” by FridayThe timeline is linked to the US-Iran memorandum signingDeal status and signing detailsTrump confirmed reports that the “deal’s all signed”A senior US official said Trump, JD Vance and Iranian Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf signed electronicallyHe indicated he may skip the formal signing in SwitzerlandJD Vance is expected to attend in GenevaRelease of agreement textTrump said the memorandum will be released publiclyHe called it a “very powerful document”Release is expected soon, likely after Friday’s ceremonySanctions and compliance approachNo immediate sanctions relief is included in the dealRelief depends on Iran’s behaviour and compliance“If they do what they’re supposed to do, that starts taking effect,” Trump saidIran’s nuclear commitmentTrump said Iran has agreed not to develop a nuclear weaponHe said enforcement would involve “strong policing”Broader regional messagingFrance, the UK and around 20 countries will lead efforts to reopen the Strait of HormuzTrump expressed optimism about future US-Iran relationsHe referred to recent US strikes and said he “felt badly” about the escalationHe also said the US hopes to help ease tensions involving Hezbollah and Lebanon
What did Trump say about US-Iran deal and Strait of Hormuz reopening?
Trump says Strait of Hormuz is partially open, expects full reopening by Friday as US and Iran prepare to sign a new memorandum of understanding.










