By Maribel Velazquez
The president donald trump publicly reacted to Iran’s announcement about the reopening of Strait of Hormuzone of the most strategic sea routes in the world for energy trade.
“Iran just announced that the strait is completely open and ready for free movement. Thank you!” Trump wrote on his social network, in a brief but significant message amid the geopolitical tension between Washington and Tehran.
According to reports, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open to all merchant ships during the remainder of the ceasefire agreed between both countries.
It should be remembered that the Strait of Hormuz is a critical point for global trade, since through this route Approximately a fifth of the world’s oil transits. Any disruption in this area usually causes volatility in international markets and concern in major economies.
This announcement comes in a context of fragile truce between the United States and Iran, the term of which is scheduled to end next Tuesday. Over recent months, tensions have escalated over disagreements over security and foreign policy, increasing the risk of disruptions on key routes.
Trump’s message, which has a conciliatory tone, did not come alone. Minutes after his thanks, he announced that your country will maintain the naval blockade on Iran until there is an agreement with the Islamic Republic.
The White House, for its part, announced that: “The Strait of Hormuz is FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS!”
Keep reading:
- Why the Strait of Hormuz is strategic and how Iran has used it as a pressure tool
- What is happening with the agreement reached by the US and Iran for a ceasefire
