Trump says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic

Reuters

12 July, 2026, 08:50 pm

Last modified: 12 July, 2026, 08:53 pm

Trump says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic

Trump's comments were made during ⁠an interview on NBC's ⁠Meet the Press.

Reuters

12 July, 2026, 08:50 pm

Last modified: 12 July, 2026, 08:53 pm

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, 24 June 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, 24 June 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

US President Donald Trump said ‌on Sunday (12 July) that the Strait of Hormuz is open to ⁠commercial traffic, though the US and Iran continue to trade attacks that have raised concerns over ‌safety ⁠on one of the world's most important oil ⁠shipping routes.

Trump's comments were made during ⁠an interview on NBC's ⁠Meet the Press.

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