Donald Trump has said the US naval blockade on Iran will be lifted as he heads into the White House situation room to consider a peace deal.
The US president demanded that Iran give up control of the Strait of Hormuz but also announced that the American blockade “will now be lifted”.
In a Truth Social post he said ships “may start the process of heading home!,” adding a message for trapped sailors: “Say HELLO to your wives, husbands, parents, and families from me, your favorite President!”
It was not immediately clear if Iran had agreed to the opening of the Strait or whether the US blockade had actually been lifted ahead of Trump making his announcement.