In a major push to materialise a peace deal in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump on Friday signalled that he may lift the naval blockade preventing vessels from reaching Iranian ports. He also released a list of conditions that Iran must meet in order to move forward with a peace agreement.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump asserted that Iran must permanently forgo the development or possession of nuclear weapons. He also called for the immediate and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the worldโs most critical shipping corridors, insisting that maritime traffic should move freely in both directions without any tolls or restrictions.
Trump further claimed that any naval blockades affecting the waterway would be lifted and described ongoing or recent efforts to clear underwater mines, which he said had been removed in part by US naval operations. He added that any remaining mines should be swiftly eliminated by Iranian authorities.
Trump also referred to stranded vessels in the region, suggesting they should be allowed to resume their journeys and return home to their families.