Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening - Reuters

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President Trump is considering a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with both leaders coordinating on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and regional energy security.

President Trump welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but Iranian officials cautioned that it could be closed again if the U.S. blockade continues.

Iran has reinstated restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the U.S. of violating the terms of a ceasefire agreement by not lifting sanctions on Iranian ports. This move escalates tensions and could worsen the global energy crisis, as the strait channels around 20% of the world’s oil.

President Trump has indicated that the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain unless a deal is reached, hinting at the resumption of military strikes if the ceasefire expires without progress. Iran, having temporarily reopened the strait, announced it was reimposing restrictions, asserting control under military oversight.

In a fiery all-caps Truth Social post, President Donald Trump unintentionally acknowledged Iran's control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz while announcing its reopening for shipping amidst a temporary ceasefire. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi initially declared the waterway open, but underlined that this applies only during the ceasefire period.

In a surprising shift, President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a deal with Iran that could involve unfreezing up to $20 billion in Iranian assets as part of negotiations to end hostilities and curb Iran’s nuclear program. According to sources cited by Axios, the proposed agreement includes Iran relinquishing its enriched uranium stockpile in return for the unfreezing of funds.

US President Donald Trump said he 'feels good' about the Strait of Hormuz reopening, but that the US blockade will remain in place. He was speaking to ITV News' US Correspondent Dan Rivers on Friday, shortly after a joint statement with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, which said the crucial Strait 'is fully open and ready for full passage'.

US President Donald Trump is currently in Nevada, but he is monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely. News had just broken minutes earlier that the Strait of Hormuz had been reopened by the Iranians. I wanted to get his first reaction and clarity about what this means for America’s blockade of Iran.

Iran and the White House both declared the valuable Strait of Hormuz chokepoint 'completely open' on April 17, and benchmark crude oil prices plunged below $90 per barrel for the first time since early March. But Iran is still asserting its control over the strait and President Donald Trump maintained that the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports continues for now.

US President Donald Trump said he is “permanently opening” the Strait of Hormuz, without providing details or confirmation from other officials. He added that China had agreed not to send weapons to Iran, though he did not provide further information or confirmation of such an arrangement.

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but his appeals have brought no commitments as oil prices soar during the Iran war. The president declined to name the countries heavily reliant on Middle East crude that the administration is negotiating with to join a coalition to police the waterway where about one-fifth of the world’s traded oil normally flows.

President Donald Trump the U.S. doesn’t “need anybody” to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz—despite also calling for allies to form a coalition to help secure the waterway critical for the global oil market as price fluctuations continue to drive gas prices higher.

US president’s threat to delay summit with Xi adds uncertainty to Paris negotiations, analysts say. Trump has reportedly urged Beijing to send warships to help reopen the strait and ease oil shipments. About 20 per cent of the world’s daily oil consumption flows through the waterway, and Tehran’s effective closure has driven a surge in global fuel prices.

President Trump announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping is 'very happy' about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, expressing optimism for their upcoming meeting in China.

Donald Trump’s bid to block Iran from using the Strait of Hormuz chokes a key Chinese energy supply and risks a showdown with Xi Jinping a month before the two leaders are set to meet in Beijing. Xi broke his near seven-week silence over the Iran war on Tuesday, warning the world order is “crumbling into disarray,” while pledging to play a “constructive role” in the Middle East.