Ships to sail again through Strait of Hormuz as Trump vows route fully open by Friday (opens original article in a new tab)

US President Donald Trump stated that ships are resuming passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with the route expected to be fully open by Friday following a deal to end the Middle East war between the US and Iran. The agreement includes provisions for the reopening of the strategic waterway and potential release of frozen Iranian funds.

• US President Donald Trump announced that ships are moving through the Strait of Hormuz and the route will be fully open by Friday.
• A deal was announced to end the Middle East war between the US and Iran, with a peace agreement to be signed in Switzerland.
• Oil prices dropped as the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eased energy supply concerns.