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France's aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle could reach the Strait of Hormuz within two to three days, President Emmanuel Macron said, as France, Germany, the UK and Italy backed a naval mission to safeguard commercial shipping and freedom of navigation.

Donald Trump said vessels laden with oil were using a designated southern route through the strait, which he described as safe and secure.

On June 14, US President Donald Trump declared the "toll-free opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, billing the pact with Iran as his crowning achievement.

Our expectation is that the Strait is going to be opened in a toll-free way for the long-term, says the US vice president

Trump Iran deal focuses on Strait of Hormuz access, nuclear curbs and regional stability as fresh talks with Tehran begin.

Iran war news LIVE: The agreement is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Trump announced the removal of the naval blockade. The deal includes an immediate halt to bombardment, including in Lebanon, and a 60-day negotiation period. Israel has voiced strong opposition. | World News

Days before a June 19 peace deal signing, Iran is sending mixed signals--trumpeting "successful" talks while a top aide to Mojtaba warns the armed forces remain fully alert and ready to strike. As President Trump declares the agreement "complete" and moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, fresh doubts emerge over how much Tehran trusts Washington--and whether this fragile calm will last.

China on Monday expressed support for the understanding reached between the United States and Iran to end months of conflict in the Middle East.

China supports the U.S.-Iran deal for West Asia peace and calls for the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Disha could be the first large tanker to cross the strait after the announcement of the ceasefire deal and is heading to Dahej Port in Gujarat.