Trump declares Strait of Hormuz 'fully open'

President Donald Trump has publicly thanked Iran for announcing the Strait of Hormuz is fully open and ready for passage, referring to the strategic waterway as the 'Strait of Iran' in his statement. This continues a series of contradictory claims about the status of the critical maritime chokepoint, with Iranian officials simultaneously imposing conditions and threatening closure. The situation remains tense as international shipping continues to navigate the waterway amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.