U.S. President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial shipping, while the United States and Iran continue to exchange attacks that raise safety concerns on one of the world’s most important oil transit routes. The remarks are reported as being made during an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” The coverage notes that, despite the ongoing hostilities, Trump characterizes the waterway as accessible for commercial traffic. Other reporting links the statement to the broader context of repeated incidents and heightened tensions in the region, which have led to worries among shipping and energy stakeholders about risk and navigation safety through the strait. Across the sources provided, the key points are Trump’s assertion regarding commercial access and the fact that U.S.-Iran attack exchanges continue in parallel, contributing to uncertainty over the security of the route. No additional details are provided in the excerpts about specific incidents, enforcement measures, or changes in shipping patterns.