US President Donald Trump said on Monday that commercial and maritime vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz have begun moving again after a peace agreement between Washington and Tehran. He added that the truce is expected to be formally signed on June 19.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that oil tankers and other ships are once again using the key maritime route.

“Ships are starting to move, many loaded up with oil, out of the Strait of Hormuz. They are going along the Southern ‘Highway’, which is totally safe, secure, and pristine. There are other areas of travel, also,” Trump wrote.

US Says Iran Expected to Keep Strait Open and Free of Fees

Earlier, US Vice President JD Vance said that Washington expects Iran not to impose any transit charges on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. He noted that the issue will be finalized during ongoing peace negotiations.

Speaking to CNBC, Vance addressed whether there was an agreement ensuring toll-free passage through the waterway for 60 days or longer.

“Our expectation is that the strait is going to be opened in a toll-free way for the long term, and that’s the sort of thing that we’re going to figure out in these technical negotiations,” Vance said.

Strait of Hormuz Reopens After Period of Tension

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes, handling a significant share of global energy transport. It had faced serious disruptions due to escalating tensions and conflict between the United States and Iran.

Now, with both sides moving toward a formal peace agreement, shipping activity is resuming, and key trade routes are gradually reopening. The deal is aimed at restoring stability in the region and ensuring the safe movement of global maritime traffic.