President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been "largely negotiated" [1, 2].
The announcement signals a potential breakthrough in ending the Iran war and restoring access to one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints. Because the waterway is essential for global energy shipments, any agreement to reopen it could stabilize international oil markets and reduce regional tensions.
Trump shared the update on the social media platform X [2]. He said that the agreement will specifically include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz [2].
"The deal is largely negotiated and will include reopening the Strait of Hormuz," Trump said [2].
The president said that the reopening of the waterway is contingent upon the finalization of the broader agreement. He said that the U.S. is making significant progress on talks with Iranian officials [1].
"We are making significant progress on talks with Iran; the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened once the agreement is finalized," Trump said [1].
While the president has signaled that the terms are nearly set, the specific details of the concessions made by either side remain undisclosed. The announcement comes amid ongoing efforts to resolve the conflict and secure the strategic waterway [1].
“"The deal is largely negotiated and will include reopening the Strait of Hormuz."”
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is a critical geopolitical objective because the waterway serves as the primary artery for global oil and gas exports from the Persian Gulf. If the agreement is finalized, it would likely lower the risk premium on energy prices and mark a significant shift in the U.S. strategy toward Iran, moving from military confrontation toward a negotiated settlement.
