Trump: Strait of Hormuz Blockade to Stay Until Agreement With Iran Is Finalised

June 9, 2026

New York: US President Donald Trump has reiterated that the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain strictly enforced until a definitive agreement is secured with Tehran.

The US President offered these assessments while speaking to reporters while departing New York after attending the NBA Finals match between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, noting that active dialogue with Tehran was progressing and could yield absolute clarity shortly.

“Final Throes” of Iran Nuclear Deal, Says Trump

“We’re in the final throes of a very good deal that will not allow, in any way or form, nuclear weapons. And the Strait will open up right away. It’ll open up immediately upon signing, which could be in two or three days,” he added.

Vowing to maintain maximum economic pressure on the regime through this strategy, Trump asserted that “no oil, no income, no nothing” would be permitted to transit through the critical maritime corridor until a final agreement is officially inked.

Backchannel Talks Show Progress, Says US President

Expressing strong optimism regarding the trajectory of the ongoing backchannel talks, the US President indicated that a major diplomatic breakthrough could materialise within a matter of days.

During the same media interaction, Trump observed that the strategic waterway could be reopened almost immediately if a settlement is finalised with Iran, while reaffirming that US military containment of the shipping lane remains fully operational.

Tensions Remain High Amid Israel-Iran Exchanges

“We have ongoing negotiations in Iran and with Iran. We could have at least an idea by one or two days from now, but I think it’s going well. The blockade continues to hold 100%,” he said.

Trump also referred to recent cross-border missile exchanges between Israel and Iran, suggesting both sides had agreed to temporarily pause hostilities.

Trump Claims Temporary Pause in Israel-Iran Hostilities

Reflecting on his conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump said both sides had “called it quits” for now.

“They both agreed, through me, to stop… they’re gonna leave each other alone for another week or something,” he said, adding that ongoing diplomatic efforts aim to secure a broader nuclear agreement in the coming days.

Diplomatic Breakthrough Expected Soon

Trump further stated that he had a “very good conversation” with Netanyahu and expressed confidence that both Israel and Iran would continue exercising restraint while negotiations progress.