Trump Claims Victory as Strait of Hormuz Reopens, But Iran Warns of Closure
Iranian officials warn they could close the strategic Strait of Hormuz again, despite Trump celebrating its reopening. Get the latest updates on US politics and the Middle East conflict.
Trump has claimed a major victory after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, raising hopes for an end to the conflict in the Middle East. In a series of social media posts, the president hailed it as "A GREAT AND BRILLIANT DAY FOR THE WORLD!"
However, Iran's parliamentary speaker has warned that the country will shut the vital waterway again if the US blockade continues. This comes as Trump said the US blockade will remain in place until the conflict is fully concluded.
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route, has sent oil prices tumbling. But the mixed messaging from Iran and Trump suggests the tensions in the region are far from over.
Source: The Guardian
