President Donald Trump announced that ships and oil tankers are starting to move out of the Strait of Hormuz, many loaded with oil, traveling along the Southern “Highway,” and linked the movements to a recent peace deal or truce pact between the United States and Iran.

Accounts differ on the state of traffic. One source reported that ships are moving, while another source reported that shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remained virtually frozen on Monday. Bluesky also reported that shipping traffic remained virtually frozen on Monday.

Al‑Monitor reported that at least three tankers carrying about five million barrels of Iranian oil have sailed through the U.S. naval blockade this week.

AP News reported that President Trump pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine individuals identified as having helped bypass vehicle emissions‑control systems. Trump wrote on Truth Social that it was his praise to have signed pardons for six people he said were persecuted by the Biden Administration for “fixing their car.”

CBS News reported that a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Thursday near the Oman coast, resulting in bridge damage but no injuries. The outlet also reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected the idea of Iran charging vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz; Oman said any system with Iran would not involve fees; and Iran said it would work with Oman to define future administration and maritime services.