U.S. President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will be “completely open” by Friday, following an agreement between the United States and Iran that reduces restrictions affecting shipping through the strategic waterway. Speaking Monday at the start of bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, Trump said the strait is already “partially opened” and described ongoing efforts to keep it open, including de-mining. Multiple outlets report Trump also suggested that additional external assistance may be limited, after London and Paris proposed a joint naval mission to support security in the area.
Several reports link Trump’s remarks to a peace-related deal expected to be formally signed in Geneva on Friday. Trump expressed that the central element of the arrangement is that Iran would not obtain a nuclear weapon. He also commented on leadership developments in Iran in connection with a recent U.S.-Iran-related conflict timeline, but did not clearly specify details. Reports note that Vice President JD Vance is expected to attend a signing ceremony for the deal on Friday, though the location was not specified.
