Aaj TV English News - World https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:06:18 +0500 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:06:18 +0500 60 Trump says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic https://english.aaj.tv/news/330463293/trump-says-strait-of-hormuz-open-to-commercial-traffic <p><strong>US President Donald ​Trump said ‌on Sunday that the Strait ​of Hormuz is open to ⁠commercial traffic, ​though the ​US and Iran continue to trade ​attacks that ​have raised concerns over ‌safety ⁠on one of the world’s most ​important ​oil ⁠shipping routes.</strong></p> <p>Trump’s comments ​were made ​during ⁠an interview on NBC’s ⁠Meet ​the Press.</p> <p>Earlier, US Central Command said that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels, and US military forces are “positioned and prepared” to ensure freedom of navigation.</p> <p>The statement came a day after US and Iranian forces exchanged fire, and Iran said it had closed the vital waterway.</p> US President Donald ​Trump said ‌on Sunday that the Strait ​of Hormuz is open to ⁠commercial traffic, ​though the ​US and Iran continue to trade ​attacks that ​have raised concerns over ‌safety ⁠on one of the world’s most ​important ​oil ⁠shipping routes.

Trump’s comments ​were made ​during ⁠an interview on NBC’s ⁠Meet ​the Press.

Earlier, US Central Command said that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels, and US military forces are “positioned and prepared” to ensure freedom of navigation.

The statement came a day after US and Iranian forces exchanged fire, and Iran said it had closed the vital waterway.

]]> World https://english.aaj.tv/news/330463293 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:22:38 +0500 none@none.com (Reuters) US President Donald ​Trump