US President Donald Trump says shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is already restarting and that the waterway will be “completely” and “fully” reopened by Friday following a US-Iran memorandum of understanding announced by Washington and Tehran. Multiple outlets report Trump’s remarks that ships have begun moving again, including vessels loaded with oil, indicating a partial reopening of the crucial energy chokepoint.
Reporting also highlights uncertainty and differing timelines in Trump’s statements. Middle East Eye notes that Trump initially suggested an immediate opening after an agreement was reached on his Truth Social posts, but later clarified that reopening would align with the formal signing of the memorandum. One report cites expectations that the signing occurs on 19 June.
Other coverage points to practical conditions for full restoration, including mine-clearance operations, before the strait can reopen fully. Bloomberg raises questions about what “reopening” means operationally, including safety for shipping after months of disruptions and whether the strait will return as a toll-free passage.
Overall, the reopening is presented as tied to the interim US-Iran agreement and a broader process involving negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and regional de-escalation.
