Trump: Hormuz Strait is open and Iran's leverage is gone

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz has become open for vessel movement, and Iran's ability to threaten ships has become exceedingly diminished after Washington's success in controlling this strategic maritime passage over the past two months. The United States has shifted the balance of power by strengthening its control over the strait, giving it greater leverage in negotiations with Iran and reducing Tehran's capacity to endanger maritime traffic. Reports have indicated that the transit of tankers through the southern channel has increased to between 20 and 30 ships at night, with an average load of 9 to 10 million barrels per day, although oil market experts question the accuracy of these figures. Recently, Iran has also shown renewed interest in restarting negotiations, engaging diplomatically with Gulf countries, despite Washington's assertions that Iran bears responsibility for the escalations, believing that pressure through sanctions and embargoes can help push Iran toward making greater concessions.

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