Trump claims ‘victory’ as Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz and attacks Nato

WorldPolitics
18 Apr 2026 • 12:03 AM MYT
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  • Donald Trump claimed victory after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route, was "completely open" following weeks of disruption.
  • Iran's Foreign Minister linked the re-opening to the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, though Trump denied any connection, also claiming Iran agreed to cease uranium enrichment.
  • Trump continued to post on Truth Social, asserting Iran would never close the strait again and criticising media for not praising his role.
  • British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron announced a "multinational mission" to protect shipping in the strait.
  • Trump rejected this international security cooperation, telling NATO to "stay away" and labelling them a "Paper Tiger."

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