US President Donald Trump has announced that the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global waterway, will fully reopen to commercial shipping by Friday, June 19, following a historic US-Iran peace deal.
Trump shared the update Monday, June 15, during a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the G7 summit in France. Rejecting a UK-French proposal for a joint naval security mission, Trump stated that outside assistance is unnecessary to secure the strait.
According to the US president, the waterway is already partially accessible. Special naval teams are currently clearing submerged wartime mines, and the route is expected to be completely safe by Friday.
Welcoming the newly reached agreement, Trump emphasized that its primary achievement is permanently preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. He also noted that Washington's relationship with Tehran’s new administration is progressing well following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, which marked the beginning of the US-Israeli war.
Commenting on Iran's internal regime shift, Trump praised the capabilities of the country's new leadership. He noted that after the departure of top-tier leaders, a highly intelligent "third tier" took charge, and their pragmatism made the agreement possible. He did not, however, identify any specific Iranian officials by name.
Expressing broad optimism for the Middle East, Trump predicted major political and economic advancements for the region. He confirmed that US Vice President J.D. Vance will personally attend the formal signing of the peace agreement on Friday, though the host location has not yet been announced.
