US President Donald Trump has thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir following Iran’s announcement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing ceasefire.

In a series of posts on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump described the development as “a great day for the world” and praised Pakistan’s leadership for playing a central role in mediating between the United States and Iran.

He referred to PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Asim Munir as “two fantastic people” and expressed his gratitude for their efforts.

The remarks came shortly after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the vital waterway would remain open for commercial shipping during the remaining period of the ceasefire.

Trump confirmed that while the Strait of Hormuz is now open and commercial activity has resumed, the US naval blockade would remain in place and apply specifically to Iran.

He said restrictions on Iranian vessels would continue until a “100% ” agreement is reached between Washington and Tehran.

The US president also claimed that NATO had offered assistance after the situation de-escalated, but he rejected the proposal, criticising the alliance as ineffective when it was needed.

In a separate message, Trump thanked Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, for what he described as their “great bravery and help.”

The developments follow a 40-day conflict triggered after US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.

During the hostilities, Tehran had closed the Strait of Hormuz and warned enemy-linked commercial vessels against transit.

Pakistan played a key mediating role in securing a ceasefire on April 8, leading to a two-week truce between the United States and Iran. The first round of talks between the two sides was held in Islamabad on April 11.

With only a few days left before the ceasefire expires, Pakistan has renewed diplomatic efforts to extend the truce.

As part of these efforts, Field Marshal Munir recently visited Tehran for high-level meetings, following which Iran announced the temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

In his latest remarks, Trump expressed optimism that negotiations with Iran were nearing completion, stating that most issues had already been addressed and a final agreement could be reached soon.