Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels. But President Donald Trump says the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.

NATO is reportedly considering an operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the key waterway remains closed by July, according to a new report.

Friedrich Merz has called on Iran to stop threatening neighboring countries and reopen the Strait of Hormuz without restrictions amid rising tensions in the Middle East. In a post

Iran's military said on Saturday the Strait of Hormuz has "returned to its previous state." The announcement came after President Trump had said the blockade on Iranian ports would remain in place.

Iran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war. That's according to regional officials.

China will use its influence on Iran to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday. "China has a much bigger interest in reopening the strait than the U.S. does," the Treasury Secretary said.

Trump meets national security officials to discuss Iran war strategy as the Strait of Hormuz blockade enters its ninth week, rattling energy and crypto markets.

Inside the UK-led mission to open the Strait of Hormuz - The Royal Navy is being readied for the mission, which will take place when fighting has ended