# Trump says Hormuz blockade was successful and the strait is now open

https://mins.news/en/item/26797

- TASS, 2026-08-20 00:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2175391

> US President Donald Trump says the US naval blockade of Iran was “100% successful” and that the Strait of Hormuz is now open to navigation. He said many boats are passing through, while none had entered Iran since the blockade began.

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