First Ships Begin Passing Through Strait of Hormuz Following Trump-Iran Agreement
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Ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz following an agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran, with Trump announcing the first tankers are now passing through the strategic waterway. Trump declared that the southern shipping route is completely safe and has reopened the path for oil transport, posting "let the oil flow" on social media. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, with about one-fifth of the world's petroleum passing through the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, making its accessibility vital for international energy markets.