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US lifts Navy blockade in Strait of Hormuz

President Trump said the U.S. military will fully open passage in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: Trump said the U.S. military lifted the Navy blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and that passage would be fully open Friday after two months.
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 3:39 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: The U.S. military had been mine hunting in the strait and the passage would be fully open Friday.

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