Washington reopens vital shipping route while warning Tehran no money flows without nuclear guarantees”
US President Donald Trump said the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz “will now be lifted,” declaring that unrestricted shipping through the strategic waterway must resume immediately.
Trump said ships stranded in the strait because of the blockade may begin the process of heading home. He also claimed several naval mines had already been removed through detonations carried out by US underwater minesweepers, while Iran would be responsible for the immediate removal or destruction of any remaining mines.
The president made clear that no money will be exchanged “until further notice,” even though he said other less important items had been agreed to.
Trump again stressed Washington’s central demand: Iran must agree that it will never develop or obtain a nuclear weapon or bomb. He added that enriched uranium and nuclear material would be identified and handled in coordination with Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Trump said he would meet officials in the Situation Room to make a final determination on the matter.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most important energy corridors, carrying a major share of global oil and gas trade. Reopening it could ease pressure on shipping and energy markets, but Washington’s message remains firm: Hormuz access cannot become Iranian leverage, and Tehran’s nuclear threat must be permanently neutralized.
