US President Donald Trump announced at the G7 summit in France that the Strait of Hormuz would be completely open by Friday, the day a peace deal is scheduled to be formally signed in Geneva. Trump stated that the strait is already partially opened, although de-mining efforts, which he described as hunting, are currently underway. He noted that ships, including many loaded with oil, are already beginning to move out of the waterway.
Regarding the security of the strategic passage, Trump appeared hesitant to accept a European proposal, stressing that the waterway will become open and safe thanks to his tentative deal to end the war with Iran. Despite this, he remained open to the idea of maintaining some naval presence to ensure water safety for commercial passage.
Despite the progress, key details over who will manage the crucial waterway remain unresolved. Iranian officials have floated the possibility of tolls for using the strait, and Iran has made further claims that it will control Hormuz in the future based on its interpretation of the framework deal with the United States.