Iran and the United States said ships had again started moving through the Strait of Hormuz with US President Donald Trump saying the vital oil route would be 'completely open' by Friday.

Iran has insisted it will maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime trade route for oil and gas shipments from the Gulf.

Trump announces US-Iran agreement to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Friday, aiming to restore vital oil shipping lanes and ease global economic pressures.

US President Donald Trump announced ships are now safely navigating the Strait of Hormuz, following a digital agreement to end a 107-day war with Iran. He stated the waterway…

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026. [Photo/Agencies]