Trump says blockade on Iran 'in full force' until deal is reached [View all]

Source: Reuters

April 17, 2026 9:42 AM EDT Updated 14 mins ago


WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. ​President Donald Trump said ‌on Friday that the naval blockade on Iran will "remain ​in full force" until ​a deal with Tehran is ⁠struck.

"The Strait of Hormuz ​is completely open and ready ​for business and full passage, but the naval blockade will ​remain in full force ​and effect as it pertains to ‌Iran, ⁠only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete," he ​wrote on ​Truth ⁠Social in all caps.

His comments came after ​Iran said the ​Strait ⁠of Hormuz was open to all vessels following a ⁠ceasefire ​between Israel and ​Lebanon.

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-says-blockade-iran-in-full-force-until-deal-is-reached-2026-04-17/