U.S. President Donald Trump said there are no ongoing talks or negotiations with Iran and no schedule planned.
Trump said on the social media platform Truth Social that "the maritime blockade measures around the Strait of Hormuz against Iran are being maintained," and stated accordingly.
He added, "All the mines that had been laid in the Strait of Hormuz have been removed," and "the strait is open and operating normally."
Trump also posted a map image marking the Strait of Hormuz as new U.S. territory.
Trump's moves are prompting analysis that military and political pressure on Iran will continue. Earlier, Trump hinted at the possibility of declaring the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, saying, "It would be good to declare the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory."
Iran, meanwhile, says it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the contents of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed with the United States are carried out first.