Trump Says ‘Iran Agreed To Never Have Nuclear Weapons’, US To Take Control Of All 'Nuclear Dust'

Last Updated:April 18, 2026, 07:25 IST

Trump says US naval blockade of Hormuz will continue despite Iran calling it fully open, claims deal ensures US controls nuclear dust and Iran will never get nuclear weapons

After Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz is “fully open and ready for business", US President Donald Trump said the American naval blockade would continue in full force. 

He stated that the blockade would remain until the ongoing “transaction" is completely finished. “Iran has just announced that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open and ready for business — but the Naval blockade will remain in full force and effect until such time as our transaction is 100% complete," said Trump.

Trump also said the United States would take control of all “nuclear dust" created by its B2 bombers and insisted that no money would be exchanged. He added that Iran had agreed it would never possess a nuclear weapon.

“The USA will get all ‘Nuclear Dust’ created by our great B2 Bombers. No money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form — and most importantly, it is agreed that Iran will NEVER have a nuclear weapon," he added.

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow but crucial route between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. It became effectively unusable for commercial shipping on February 28 due to rising tensions in the region. For 47 days, ships either avoided the route or faced heavy restrictions. This disruption affected global trade, especially the movement of energy supplies.

Iran announced on Friday that the waterway has now reopened, allowing ships to pass through again.

Around 20% of the world’s oil and a significant share of LPG move through the Strait of Hormuz every day. This makes it one of the most important routes in the global energy supply chain.

During the disruption, freight costs increased sharply. Many countries were forced to find alternative routes to transport oil and gas. These longer routes added both time and expense, putting pressure on global markets.

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