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Trump says blockade on Iran 'in full force' until deal is reached

Trump says the U.S. Navy blockade will stay until a deal with Iran is complete, even as oil prices fell 12%, analysts said.

  • On Friday, President Donald Trump announced the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain in full force until the transaction with Iran is 100% complete, despite Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open," with Trump later acknowledging the waterway is "FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE."
  • President Trump told reporters on Thursday that a peace deal with Iran was "very close," noting "this process should go very quickly" despite recent talks led by Vice President JD Vance in Pakistan not reaching a breakthrough.
  • The Strait of Hormuz remains vital for the global trade in oil and other commodities, meaning the blockade affects economic pressure during ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
  • Uncertainty regarding a two-week truce between the U.S. and Iran that began April 8 leaves ambiguity about whether current diplomatic efforts will successfully finalize the pending transaction.
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Following Iran's announcement that it would open the Strait of Hormuz, US President Trump is optimistic. He expects an agreement with Tehran in the coming days. Iran, meanwhile, is increasing the pressure.

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The day of Friday was marked by Iran's announcement of the reopening of the Strait of Ormuz. At the same time, the US President states that the American blockade of Iranian ports would remain "totally in force." This is what we must remember in the last few hours about the conflict in the Middle East. - Ormuz Strait: Iran announces its reopening, Donald Trump maintains the American blockade (International).

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