Trump announces lifting of naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Trump announces lifting of naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
2026-05-29
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday the lifting of the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the need to reopen it immediately to international shipping without any transit fees.
Trump said in press statements, as reported by Shafaq News Agency, that “ships stuck in the strait due to the blockade, which will now be lifted, can begin the process of returning,” adding that “the Strait of Hormuz must be opened immediately without transit fees in both directions.”
He noted that “all sea mines will be removed if found,” explaining that US forces “detonated many of them,” while Iran will immediately remove the remainder.
Trump asserted that “ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz can return home,” emphasizing that “Iran must agree that it will never possess a nuclear weapon or bomb.”
He pointed out that “the nuclear dust buried deep underground will be extracted in coordination with Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency.”
He concluded that “no money will be exchanged with Iran until further notice,” revealing that he would go to the “operations room to make the final decision on this matter.”
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