Trump Claims U.S. Has Closed Strait of Hormuz, Says Iran Seeks Reopening

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on his Truth Social platform that Washington has completely closed the Strait of Hormuz. In the post, he asserted that Iranian officials secretly want the waterway reopened to restore daily oil revenues estimated at five hundred million dollars, but publicly oppose the move to preserve their political standing.

Alongside the announcement, Trump confirmed that he has extended a temporary ceasefire with Iran to allow additional time for diplomatic negotiations. Despite the pause in hostilities, he noted that the United States continues to maintain a naval blockade and economic pressure on the country.

Trump warned that reopening the strait without a formal agreement would require sustained American pressure. Reporting on the statement differs in its phrasing: Amu TV directly quotes Trump saying the United States would need to dismantle Iranian leadership to reach a deal, while Khaama Press paraphrases the warning as a reference to potential military escalation.

Iranian authorities have not issued an official response to the ceasefire extension or Trump’s recent remarks. Available reporting indicates that Tehran is currently engaged in internal strategic discussions regarding its diplomatic posture, though no public statements have been released. The extended ceasefire provides a temporary window for diplomatic engagement, though the continued naval presence underscores Washington’s readiness to resume pressure if talks stall.