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Trump says ships ‘starting to move’ out of Hormuz US President Donald Trump said Monday that oil tankers were moving out of the Strait of Hormuz, apparently on a route near to Oman, following a peace deal with Iran.“Ships are starting to move, many loaded up with Oil, out of the Strait of Hormuz. They are going along the Southern ‘Highway,’ which is totally safe, secure, and pristine. There are other areas of travel, also!!!” the president wrote on Truth Social.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Read more:Vance says he hopes to release text of agreement to halt war in Iran this week

'Ships are starting to move...': Trump announces Strait of Hormuz open after US Iran peace deal - BusinessToday US President Donald Trump announced on June 15 that commercial vessels and oil tankers have begun moving out of the Strait of Hormuz, marking a major breakthrough following a recent truce pact between Washington and Tehran. Taking to social media to confirm the clearing of the vital waterway, Trump noted that vessels are now navigating a secure maritime corridor. “Ships are starting to move, many loaded up with oil, out of the Strait of Hormuz. They are going along the Southern 'Highway', which is totally safe, secure, and pristine. There are other areas of travel, also,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. The maritime resumption comes just days ahead of June 19, when both nations are scheduled to formally sign the comprehensive peace treaty. The Strait of Hormuz, recognized as the world's most critical energy shipping artery, had faced severe trade blockages as heightened geopolitical friction and military standoffs brought traffic to a near standstill. The sudden release of stranded vessels signals a rapid, tangible de-escalation as both sides prepare to finalize the hist…

While Trump hails Gulf oil flowing, Iran's fleet also gearing up to boost exports <p>By Jonathan Saul, Florence Tan and Siyi Liu</p><p>LONDON/SINGAPORE, June 17 (Reuters) - While U.S. President Donald Trump has recently hailed the resumption of oil flows from Gulf allies, Iran, too, appears to be gearing up to resume exports and trading.</p><p>At least three tankers carrying some five million barrels of Iranian oil have sailed through the U.S. naval blockade this week, shipping data shows, despite the U.S. military saying its operations against Iran-linked shipping will stay in place until Friday.</p>

'Numbers That Nobody Ever Saw', Trump Says Hormuz Traffic Hits Record ... Washington:President Donald Trump said that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz had reached record levels and predicted further declines in oil prices, offering an upbeat assessment of the situation with Iran during a speech in North Dakota. “Those boats are coming out of the Hormuz Strait. They’re coming out by numbers that nobody ever saw. We’re setting records actually,” Trump said while dedicating the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora on Wednesday (local time). “The oil is dropping,” he said. “I don’t give a damn if they’re happy or sad, I want the prices to go down. And the oil is dropping like nobody thought possible. But I told you it would. Total control, we have total control of everything.” Trump also briefly referred to Iran while discussing US foreign policy. “We’re actually doing equally as well with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Maybe you’ve heard of it,” he said, without elaborating. The remarks came as Trump shifted repeatedly between commemorating Theodore Roosevelt and discussing his administration’s domestic and foreign policy agenda. He linked lower energy prices to…

Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. But most ships ... - CNN A person sits in shallow water as cargo and commercial vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on June 8. Despite President Donald Trump's claim that the strait is reopened and traffic is sailing through, most ships appear to be staying put for now. Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/AP Donald Trump The Middle East See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Summary Experts emphasize the need for clear details on safe routes, naval protection and mine-free assurances before ships resume transit. Data shows no significant movement of trapped ships yet, with expectations that it will take three to four months for traffic to normalize. Maritime insurers have not resumed coverage for vessels in the area, creating a "chicken-and-egg" situation that hinders ship movements until safety is proven. AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor. President Donald Trump says the vital Strait of Hormuz has been reopened under terms of an agreement reached Sunday with Iran. Shipping industry sources aren’t so sure. “Ships are starting to move, many loaded up with Oil, out of the…

'Ships Are Starting To Move Again': US President Donald Trump On Oil Traffic Through Strait Of Hormuz Amid Middle East Tensions US President Donald Trump has said that commercial vessels carrying oil have resumed movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime passage that plays a major role in global energy supplies. In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump indicated that shipping activity in the region was returning to normal, offering a positive signal for international markets that have been closely watching developments in the Middle East. "Ships are starting to move, many loaded up with Oil, out of the Strait of Hormuz," Trump wrote. He added that the vessels were using a southern route which he described as "totally safe, secure, and pristine". The President also suggested that alternative routes were available, stating that there were "other areas of travel" for maritime traffic. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most important shipping corridors, linking the Persian Gulf to international waters. A significant portion of the world's oil exports passes through the narrow waterway, making any disruption a major concern for energy markets and government…

🔴 BREAKING: Trump says oil tankers are “starting to move” through the Strait of Hormuz, but the actual shipping data tells a very different story. Traffic remained virtually frozen Monday, exposing yet another gap between the president’s triumphal spin and the reality on the water.

Trump says ships carrying oil are moving out of Strait of Hormuz <p>June 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that many ships loaded with oil are starting to move out of the Strait of Hormuz.</p><p>"Ships are starting to move, many loaded up with Oil, out of the Strait of Hormuz. They are going along the Southern 'Highway,' which is totally safe, secure, and pristine," he wrote in a Truth Social post. </p><p> (Reporting by Susan Heavey and Katharine Jackson)</p>