US and Iran reopen Strait of Hormuz following peace deal
President Donald Trump says ships are beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz after the virtual signing of a framework agreement to end the conflict with Iran
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President Donald Trump announced on Monday that ships are beginning to freely transit the Strait of Hormuz following the news of a peace deal between the United States and Iran. The newly reached agreement includes the immediate reopening of the critical waterway.[1][2]
The announcement comes after President Trump virtually signed a framework agreement intended to put an end to the protracted conflict in Iran. Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz has been partially opened under the terms of the peace deal, allowing maritime traffic to resume its passage.[1][2]
