Trump Announces Lifting of Hormuz Blockade; Iran Denies Deal

President Donald Trump announced on Friday, May 30, 2026, that the United States was lifting its naval blockade against Iran and urged Tehran to immediately open the Strait of Hormuz. Trump made the announcement via his Truth Social account, stating that the strait should be opened without any shipping fees for vessels traveling in either direction.

He further indicated that ships previously held due to the blockade could resume their journeys. Trump also called on Iran to clear all naval mines from the strait, asserting that while American mine-clearing vessels had destroyed some, Iran must complete the remaining task. Additionally, he reiterated demands for Iran to commit to never possessing nuclear weapons.

However, Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs countered Trump's announcement, asserting that no final agreement has been reached with Washington. The ministry's statement, as reported by Aljazeera, highlighted the lack of a conclusive deal between the two nations.

Trump also stated that the U.S., in cooperation with Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), would manage nuclear material buried deep underground. He added that there would be no exchange of funds with Iran until further notice. The conflicting statements suggest a significant gap remains in negotiations between the two countries regarding the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.