What did Donald Trump say about the status of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial traffic?

Donald Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic, making this statement during an interview on NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday.

Despite Trump's statement, what ongoing situation is raising concerns about safety in the Strait of Hormuz?

Despite Trump's statement that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic, the U.S. and Iran continue to trade attacks, which have raised concerns over safety on the strait—one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes.

Trump says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic

Jul 12, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial traffic during an NBC interview, despite ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran raising safety concerns on this critical oil shipping route.

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