Trump claims the 'unlocking' of Hormuz, Tehran denies any passage of American ships
Author: Charly HessounPublished on: April 11, 2026Country: United States
Politics

On April 11, President Donald Trump claimed that the United States had initiated the unlocking process of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely closed by Iran since the conflict began on February 28. According to U.S. officials, two U.S. Navy destroyers allegedly crossed the strait, but an Iranian military official denied this information. Meanwhile, Vice President J.D. Vance is leading peace negotiations in Islamabad with Iran, where the fate of the strait and Iran's nuclear program are on the agenda.
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