Washington, April 2026 : US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that Iran has agreed to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, while asserting that American military pressure on Tehran would remain in place until a comprehensive agreement is finalised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking at a gathering organised by Turning Point USA in Arizona, Trump described the reopening as a major development for global trade and energy markets. \u201cThe Strait of Hormuz is fully open and ready for business and full passage,\u201d he said, signalling a possible easing of tensions in one of the world\u2019s most critical maritime corridors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the reopening, Trump made it clear that the United States would not scale back its military posture. He stated that the ongoing naval blockade targeting Iran would continue until negotiations are fully concluded. \u201cThe naval blockade will remain in full force and effect\u2026 until our transaction with Iran is 100 per cent complete and fully signed,\u201d he said, underlining Washington\u2019s strategy of combining diplomacy with sustained pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing optimism about the negotiations, Trump indicated that talks with Iran were progressing steadily. \u201cThis process is getting along well\u2026 most of the points are already negotiated and agreed to,\u201d he said, adding that the final agreement would ensure that Iran \u201cwill never have a nuclear weapon.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a striking remark, Trump also referred to plans to recover what he called \u201cnuclear dust,\u201d suggesting efforts to retrieve residue from earlier US strikes inside Iran. He indicated that such operations could involve excavation and repatriation to the United States, though he did not provide further details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President linked these developments to a broader diplomatic push across the Middle East, claiming that recent US engagement had helped stabilise regional tensions. He pointed to what he described as an \u201cunprecedented ceasefire\u201d between Israel and Lebanon, presenting it as a significant breakthrough in a long-standing conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump also acknowledged the role of several countries in supporting regional diplomacy, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Kuwait, thanking them for their contributions to ongoing efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, he took a sharp swipe at NATO, criticising traditional US allies in Europe and arguing for greater self-reliance in foreign policy and defence. \u201cWe have to rely on ourselves,\u201d he said, while highlighting what he described as the unmatched strength of the US military.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Positioning himself as a global dealmaker, Trump claimed credit for resolving multiple international conflicts. \u201cI ended eight wars,\u201d he said, adding that successful outcomes in Iran and Lebanon could raise that number further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The remarks reflect Washington\u2019s dual-track approach of diplomacy backed by military leverage, as it seeks to reshape regional dynamics while safeguarding global energy routes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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