Trump says US naval blockade on Iran ‘will now be lifted’ — as he heads to Situation Room for ‘final determination’ on deal
President Trump announced plans to lift the US naval blockade on Iran as he prepares for a final decision on a potential agreement. The deal includes terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting nuclear weapon development by Iran. Trump emphasized that no financial transactions would occur until further notice.
- ▪Trump stated that the US blockade on Iranian ports will be lifted soon.
- ▪The agreement requires Iran to ensure they will not develop nuclear weapons.
- ▪The US will collaborate with Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency to remove enriched uranium.
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Politics Trump says US naval blockade on Iran ‘will now be lifted’ — as he huddles in Situation Room for ‘final determination’ on deal By sgubitosinyp Published May 29, 2026, 11:18 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google President Trump said Friday he will shortly “make a final determination” on a potential agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, drop the US blockade of Iranian ports and begin nuclear discussions. “Iran must agree that they will never have a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb. The Hormuz Strait must be immediately open, no tolls, for unrestricted shipping traffic, in both directions,” he wrote on Truth Social, laying out the list of terms included in the potential agreement.
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