President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will be completely open by Friday [1].
The announcement marks a potential turning point in regional stability, as the waterway is a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies and international shipping.
Trump made the statement on Monday during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit [2]. He said the reopening is contingent upon a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran intended to end the Middle East war [3].
"The Strait of Hormuz will be completely open by Friday," Trump said [1]. He said the waterway would be toll free [2].
The expected agreement aims to lift existing shipping restrictions on the strait [3]. By establishing a peace deal, the administration seeks to resolve the conflict, and ensure the free flow of maritime commerce through one of the world's most volatile regions.
Trump said the strait will be "completely open" from Friday after a deal between Iran and the U.S. to end the Middle East war [3]. The timeline suggests a rapid implementation of the terms agreed upon by both nations [1].
“"The Strait of Hormuz will be completely open by Friday."”
The full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would remove a primary source of global economic volatility. Because a significant portion of the world's oil passes through this narrow waterway, a verified peace deal between the U.S. and Iran would likely lead to stabilized energy prices and reduced military tensions in the Persian Gulf.
