[83616] Trump announces the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the resumption of global oil flow
[83616] Trump announces the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the resumption of global oil flow
Donald Trump announced the lifting of the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and called on global ships to set sail, following a new agreement that brought an end to the conflict in the region.
Trump's statement on the opening of the Strait of Hormuz
Following a series of reports on June 14, 2026, President Donald Trump announced a dramatic move to open the Strait of Hormuz. As reported by Al Mayadeen Channel | Breaking, Trump stated that he is authorizing the "free opening of the Strait of Hormuz" and that he is ordering the "immediate lifting of the naval blockade." At the same time, the President called on ships around the world to start their engines and allow oil to flow again, a call that was echoed in many sources, including Al Jazeera Channel and Iraqi News Agency (INA).
According to Asharq Business with Bloomberg, the move comes following the signing of an agreement on Friday, which includes the removal of mines from the area. Trump emphasized that "oil will flow again from both sides for the benefit of the region and the entire world," a message also published by Al-Mamlaka Channel - Breaking.
On the Iranian side, Syrian الوطن News quoted a report from Iranian television stating that "the United States was forced to accept the end of the war." This narrative highlights the perception of "Axis of Resistance" elements that this is an American surrender to military pressure.
The reports reflect cautious optimism in energy markets regarding the resumption of shipping routes, with an emphasis on the importance of the strait to the global economy, as covered extensively by One Iraq and Saudi News.