President Donald Trump announced that ships, many of them loaded with oil, are starting to move out of the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that the waterway is already partially opened, though de-mining efforts are currently underway to ensure it is safe.
The development comes as the US and Iran announced an initial deal to be signed Friday to end the war. Trump stressed that the strategic waterway will become open and safe thanks to this tentative deal, though he remains open to the idea of some naval presence to ensure water safety for commercial passage.
However, Trump appeared hesitant to accept a European proposal regarding the area. Additionally, questions remain over potential tolls for using the vital waterway after an Iranian official floated the idea of tolls for the strait.