US President Donald Trump stated that the naval blockade against Iran will remain fully in effect until a final agreement is reached between Washington and Tehran.
The statement was made on April 17, 2026, via his social media accounts.
Trump emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz is now open to commercial shipping and ready for use again, but specific restrictions on Iran remain in place.
This means that international shipping lanes are open, while economic and military pressure on Iran is still being maintained.
The statement came after Iran previously announced that the Strait of Hormuz had reopened to all ships following a regional ceasefire.
This development temporarily eased global market concerns and pushed down global oil prices.
Nevertheless, the U.S. decision to maintain the blockade indicates that negotiations with Iran are still ongoing and have not yet reached a final resolution.
The focus of the discussions reportedly includes Iran’s nuclear issue as well as regional security stability in the Middle East.
This move by Washington signals that diplomatic channels remain open, but strategic pressure continues to be used as the primary bargaining tool.