- Donald Trump claimed the US Navy has cleared mines from the Strait of Hormuz and now holds 100 per cent control of the key waterway.
- Trump declared the channel open, stating that the US is currently the only entity in control of the area.
- Iran's top security official had previously stated traffic would only resume if Washington met six terms, including full war damage compensation.
- Trump rejected Tehran's demands on Truth Social and counter-demanded war compensation from Iran instead.
- Trump instructed US representatives to firmly include compensation demands from Iran in all future negotiations.
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