After more than three months of conflict, United States President announced on Sunday that Washington and Iran had reached an agreement that would lead to the reopening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement shared on his Truth Social platform, Trump declared that an agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran had been finalized, describing it as a major breakthrough.
While he did not provide specific details of the arrangement, the U.S. president said he had authorized the unrestricted reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and ordered the immediate lifting of the U.S. naval blockade in the region.
Trump further signaled the resumption of normal maritime activities, urging global shipping operators to return to business and allowing the free flow of oil through one of the world’s most critical energy routes.
The development comes after months of heightened tensions that followed the launch of Operation Epic Fury by U.S.-Israeli forces against Iran on February 28. The operation resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, , triggering a major regional crisis and significant disruption to global energy markets.
The situation worsened when Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor linking the Persian Gulf to international waters and serving as a transit route for roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas exports.
The closure of the waterway led to sharp increases in global oil and gas prices, raising concerns about energy security and the stability of international markets. Analysts believe the reopening of the strait could help ease supply pressures and bring some relief to global energy markets after months of uncertainty.