WASHINGTON, US President Donald Trump has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen on Tuesday, describing the development as the first phase of a broader diplomatic process aimed at resolving tensions with Iran and addressing Tehran’s nuclear program.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said the situation was moving toward a decisive outcome and insisted that the issue was “not complicated.”
“The Strait of Hormuz will be completely open tomorrow,” Trump said, adding that the reopening would represent the first stage of ongoing diplomatic efforts.
According to the US president, the next phase of discussions will focus on Iran’s nuclear program. He reiterated Washington’s long-standing position that Iran must never possess nuclear weapons.
Trump stressed that freedom of navigation through the strategic waterway would remain a priority and said there would be no transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz.
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“If anyone else charges fees, then the United States will also charge,” he said while claiming that Washington maintains complete control over security in the Strait.
The US president further urged Tehran to accept the proposed agreement, describing the current negotiations as Iran’s final opportunity to reach a deal through diplomacy.
“Iran has one last chance to sign the document,” Trump said.
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In a separate statement, Trump confirmed that negotiations with Iran are continuing with the involvement of several regional partners.
He said discussions were taking place at the request of Iran as well as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and other regional countries, reflecting broader efforts to reduce tensions in the Gulf.
Trump maintained that the United States remains committed to achieving what he described as a “good agreement” while warning that failure to reach a deal could have serious consequences for Iran.
“We want to give Iran one final opportunity before taking more severe action,” he said, adding that diplomatic engagement remains Washington’s preferred path.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors, carrying a significant share of global oil and liquefied natural gas exports. Any disruption to shipping through the passage has immediate implications for international energy markets, regional security and global trade.
While negotiations continue, no official agreement has yet been announced by the parties involved, and Iranian authorities have not immediately commented on Trump’s latest remarks.
