US President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran will be signed very soon, and following that, the Strait of Hormuz will reopen.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office at the White House, Trump said he expects the process to be completed within days. Regarding the timing, he said "maybe by the weekend in Europe."
Trump also stated that the strait will officially reopen once the agreement is signed.
The statement comes at a time when tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are being closely monitored. The strait is known as a critical transit point for global energy transportation.
Trump's remarks have raised new expectations about the ongoing process with Iran. However, no details about the content of the agreement were shared.