Trump Says Reopening of Strait of Hormuz Is “Working Out Very Well”

Trump says reopening the Strait is progressing well – He told Newsweek while departing the White House for Kentucky and Ohio that “It’s working out very well, and I think you are going to see that,” signaling confidence in U.S. efforts despite ongoing hostilities. [1]

Iranian attacks have intensified, including a Thai cargo ship set ablaze – Recent Iranian strikes hit commercial vessels, notably igniting a Thai cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, and drones targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating regional tension. [4]

U.S. military reports destroying 16 Iranian minelaying vessels – The Pentagon announced airstrikes eliminated sixteen minelayers near the waterway, though President Trump noted no confirmed mining reports on social media. [5]

Oil flow remains critical: about 20 million barrels per day normally transit – The U.S. Energy Information Administration notes the strait carries roughly a fifth of global petroleum consumption and 20 % of LNG trade, underscoring its economic importance. [6]

Kpler data shows Iran resumed crude exports via Jask terminal – A tanker loaded roughly 2 million barrels at Jask on March 7, indicating Iran continues shipments despite the conflict. [1]

Naval experts warn any premature reopening would be suicidal – Retired French Vice Admiral Pascal Ausseur told the Associated Press that sending warships or civilian vessels into the strait now would be suicidal, and only a cease‑fire could make operations merely dangerous. [1]