Trump demands nuclear commitment from Iran, calls for reopening Strait of Hormuz

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WASHINGTON, United States (NPA) — United States President Donald Trump has demanded that Iran commit to never developing nuclear weapons and immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz to unrestricted international shipping.

Trump said all remaining underwater mines in the strategic waterway must be removed or destroyed, adding that U.S. naval operations had already cleared several explosive devices.

The President said vessels affected by the naval blockade would be allowed to resume movement once restrictions were lifted. “Ships caught in the Strait due to our naval blockade, which will now be lifted, may start the process of heading home,” Trump said.

He added that enriched nuclear material allegedly buried underground following a U.S. B-2 bomber strike would be recovered and destroyed in coordination with Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

According to Trump, the United States, working with relevant partners, would oversee the process to ensure the material no longer posed a threat.

“No money will be exchanged until further notice. Other items of far less importance have been agreed to,” Trump said, adding that he would meet with officials in the Situation Room before making a final decision.

The statement came as former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich praised Trump’s handling of the conflict with Iran, describing his approach as a major diplomatic and strategic achievement.

Gingrich said Trump had built a broad coalition involving key Middle Eastern partners and argued that regional cooperation had strengthened pressure on Tehran.

He said support from countries including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia showed the level of regional concern over Iran’s actions.

According to Gingrich, Trump’s strategy should be viewed through the lens of coalition leadership rather than unilateral U.S. action.

He noted that while some had called for stronger military measures, maintaining regional support remained critical to achieving long-term stability.

Gingrich said diplomatic efforts could still produce a major breakthrough, but warned that stronger action remained an option if negotiations failed.

As of the time of filing this report, Iran had not publicly responded to Trump’s demands or confirmed whether it would accept the conditions proposed by Washington.

The continued U.S. pressure and restrictions on Iranian maritime operations have contributed to growing economic and diplomatic challenges for Tehran.