Trump Says Strait of Hormuz ‘Fully Open’ After Iran Announcement

The development could ease pressure on global oil markets, though independent confirmation remains limited. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Cargo ships and tankers are seen off coast city of Fujairah, in the Strait of Hormuz in the northern Emirate on Feb. 25, 2026. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google US President Donald Trump said on Friday, April 17, that the Strait of Hormuz is “fully open” to commercial shipping, following an announcement by Iran. “Iran has just announced that the Strait is fully open and ready for full passage. Thank you!” Trump wrote on Truth Social . Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that passage for all commercial vessels had been declared “completely open” for the duration of the ceasefire. The reopening is tied to a temporary ceasefire linked to the Israel-Lebanon conflict, which has raised cautious optimism about easing tensions in the region. There has been no immediate independent confirmation of the full reopening, and it remains unclear how consistently safe passage will be maintained. The Strait of Hormuz is a key global energy route, handling a significant share of the world’s oil supply. Previous disruptions to shipping through the waterway had contributed to volatility in global energy markets. The waterway had been effectively disrupted for weeks amid escalating tensions involving Iran and US-led actions in the region. On Wednesday, Trump claimed that he is “permanently opening” the Strait of Hormuz , in a post on his Truth Social platform, without providing details or evidence. Yuliia Zavadska is a news writer at Kyiv Post. She has experience in breaking news coverage, fact-checking, and digital journalism, with a focus on fast, accurate reporting and clear storytelling. Before joining Kyiv Post, she worked as a news feed editor for several leading Ukrainian media outlets.