Trump Orders Freedom of Navigation in Hormuz Strait

by Oui Sat Apr 18th, 2026 at 01:50:30 PM EST

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Iran says reasserted control over Strait of Hormuz amid US 'piracy, blockade' | PressTV Iran |
On Friday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the reopening of the strait following the implementation of a ceasefire in Lebanon.
The Islamic Republic had identified the ceasefire as an indivisible part of a 10-point proposal it had forwarded prior to Trump's announcement.
Reacting to the announcement, Trump took to his Truth Social platform, alleging that Iran had "agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again."
He also claimed that the United States' "naval blockade will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran, only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete."
Trump additionally said that ceasefire negotiations "should go very quickly and that most of the points are already negotiated."
Iran has categorically refuted Trump's claims, asserting that the strait was only open to commercial vessels, which would be allowed to transit through only a designated route and with Iran's authorization.

Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters Spokesperson announced that transit through the Strait of Hormuz has reverted to its previous state of strict military control, citing repeated US violations and piracy under the guise of blockade. pic.twitter.com/Oh0yHcgnBM
— Press TV 🔻 (@PressTV) April 18, 2026

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