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Trump Vows Iran Port Blockade Stays Until "100% Complete" Peace Deal

US President Donald Trump has declared the American naval blockade of Iranian ports will continue until a comprehensive peace agreement is finalized with Tehran. His statement comes despite Iran's move to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, a development linked to a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Trump acknowledged the strait's reopening but emphasized the blockade is a separate issue tied directly to the completion of a deal. Although negotiations recently stalled, the President suggested an agreement is close, viewing the strait's reopening as a positive step.

Key Points: Trump: US Naval Blockade on Iran Ports to Continue

  • Blockade persists despite Hormuz reopening
  • Deal with Iran described as "very close"
  • Strait reopening linked to Lebanon ceasefire
  • US maintains economic and military pressure
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"Blockade will remain": Trump keeps pressure on Iranian ports despite Hormuz reopening

Despite Iran reopening Strait of Hormuz, President Trump states the US naval blockade of Iranian ports remains until a full peace agreement is finalized.

"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. - Donald Trump"

Washington, DC, April 17

US President Donald Trump has declared that the American naval blockade of Iranian ports will persist until a comprehensive peace agreement is finalised with Tehran, despite Iran's move to restore access to the Strait of Hormuz.

Clarifying the US position via his Truth Social network, Trump stated, "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 further noted that "this process should go very quickly."

In a subsequent social media update, the US President mentioned that Iran is currently removing mines from the Strait of Hormuz with American assistance.

These remarks follow Tehran's announcement of a temporary reopening of the strategic waterway, a move linked to the ceasefire currently in effect between Israel and Lebanon. While commercial shipping is now permitted to transit the route, Washington has maintained that economic and military pressure on Iran will not subside prematurely.

Although Trump welcomed the Iranian announcement with a "THANK YOU!" on his Truth Social platform, acknowledging that the waterway was "FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE", he remained firm that the blockade of Iranian ports would only be lifted once a formal peace deal is signed.

The President told reporters on Thursday that a deal with Iran was "very close", although high-level negotiations led by Vice President JD Vance in Pakistan last weekend concluded without a breakthrough.

Tehran's decision to open the shipping lane to commercial traffic coincided with the commencement of the Lebanon truce, sparking optimism that significant hurdles to a broader US-Iran agreement are being dismantled.

In Lebanon, the 10-day cessation of hostilities has prompted displaced families to return to their homes. Roads were reportedly thronged with vehicles as residents took the opportunity to travel back to the war-torn southern regions and bomb-damaged areas of south Beirut.

Following the start of the truce in Lebanon, where Israel has been engaged in conflict with the Tehran-aligned Hezbollah, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that Iran would lift its restrictions on shipping through the critical Gulf energy corridor.

- ANI

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Priya S
Trump's "thank you" and then immediate hardline stance is classic. The blockade on Iranian ports directly impacts global trade. India imports a lot from that region. This uncertainty is bad for our economy.
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Arjun K
Good that the Strait is open, at least. That's a relief. But the US needs to understand you can't force a peace deal with just threats. Both sides need to come to the table genuinely. The Lebanon truce is a positive step, build on that.
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Sarah B
Living in Mumbai, we feel the ripple effects of any Gulf tension immediately. Petrol prices, shipping costs—everything goes up. I respectfully think India should play a more active mediating role here. We have good relations with many parties involved.
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Vikram M
The link between Lebanon truce and Hormuz opening is interesting. Shows how interconnected these conflicts are. Hope the peace holds so our brothers and sisters in the region can rebuild their lives. 🙏
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Karthik V
"Deal is very close" but talks ended without a breakthrough? The mixed signals are confusing for everyone. Just want stability so our exports and imports through that route aren't disrupted. Jai Hind.

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