President Trump announces the US naval blockade against Iran will continue despite Iran's opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump explicitly linked the continuation of the blockade to the condition of reaching a peace deal with Iran.
Trump added the specific clarification that the Strait of Hormuz is open, while the blockade on Iran remains.
Trump added that most points of a deal have already been negotiated and urged for a quick completion.
Trump explicitly linked the blockade's duration to the completion of a deal, adding a new condition to his previous reaffirmation.
The message adds specificity that the blockade is explicitly targeting Iranian seaports, not just the broader Strait of Hormuz.
A U.S. official has confirmed to Reuters that the blockade remains in effect.
Trump made a public statement directly confirming the blockade will continue until a deal is reached, adding a clear condition to the policy.
The message adds that Iran reports warships of any country are still prohibited from crossing the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the ongoing military restrictions despite commercial opening.
The message adds Trump's specific rationale that the blockade will continue until a peace deal is fully implemented.
Trump explicitly linked the blockade's continuation to the completion of a transaction with Iran, stating it will last 'until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete.'
Trump's exact wording from his TruthSocial post is now available: 'COMPLETELY OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS AND FULL PASSAGE' regarding the Strait of Hormuz, with the blockade remaining 'IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.'
Trump explicitly linked the blockade's continuation to the implementation of a peaceful agreement.
New statement from President Trump explicitly linking the blockade continuation to Iran's opening of the Strait of Hormuz.