Trump Insists Hormuz Is Operating Despite Claims of Continued Blockade

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

SAEDNEWS: Donald Trump claimed that the Strait of Hormuz is open and operating, saying sea mines have been removed or destroyed while insisting that the maritime blockade of Iran remains fully in place. He also said no negotiations with Iran are currently underway or planned.

Trump Insists Hormuz Is Operating Despite Claims of Continued Blockade

According to SaedNews: Donald Trump has again claimed that the Strait of Hormuz is open, while simultaneously saying that the maritime blockade of Iran remains fully in effect.

Trump said the strait is “open and operating” and claimed that all sea mines had either been removed or detonated.

Repeating his previous position, the U.S. president maintained that the maritime blockade of Iran continues in full force.

Trump also claimed that there are currently no negotiations with Iran taking place and that none have been planned.