Series of Five Trump Posts

Truth Social

1: IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE. THANK YOU! Apr 17, 2026, 7:06 AM

2: THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS COMPLETELY OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS AND FULL PASSAGE, BUT 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. THIS PROCESS SHOULD GO VERY QUICKLY IN THAT MOST OF THE POINTS ARE ALREADY NEGOTIATED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER! PRESIDENT DONALD J.TRUMP Apr 17, 2026, Apr 17, 2026, 7:27 AM

3: The U.S.A. will get all Nuclear "Dust," created by our great B2 Bombers – No money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form. This deal is in no way subject to Lebanon, either, but the USA will, separately, work with Lebanon, and deal with the Hezboolah situation in an appropriate manner. Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer. They are PROHIBITED from doing so by the U.S.A. Enough is enough!!! Thank you! President DJT Apr 17, 2026, 7:27 AM

4: Now that the Hormuz Strait situation is over, I received a call from NATO asking if we would need some help. I TOLD THEM TO STAY AWAY, UNLESS THEY JUST WANT TO LOAD UP THEIR SHIPS WITH OIL. They were useless when needed, a Paper Tiger! President DJT Apr 17, 2026, 8:13 AM

5: Thank you to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar for your great bravery and help! President DONALD J. TRUMP Apr 17, 2026, 8:16 AM

6: Iran, with the help of the U.S.A., has removed, or is removing, all sea mines! Thank you! President DJT Apr 17, 2026, 8:20 AM

7: Again! This deal is not tied, in any way, to Lebanon, but we will, MAKE LEBANON GREAT AGAIN! Apr 17, 2026, 8:27 AM

Shippers Waiting for Clarity

In Live Updates, the Wall Street Journal reports Shippers Waiting for Clarity Before Sending Tankers Through Strait

Despite Iran's announcement Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is open, commercial shippers were waiting for clarity and security guarantees. Shipowners and the oil industry have said they will wait for clear assurances from Iran that it won't attack ships before resuming normal traffic through the strait, which prior to the war was about 130 ships a day.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said vessels should continue sailing through a designated route that crosses Iranian waters, in coordination with the Iranian army. He didn't clarify whether Iran would stop demanding tolls as it has done in the past.