Trump may declare victory over Iran if Strait of Hormuz reopens
Haaretz reports that US President Donald Trump is prepared to declare victory over Iran if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. The report, published on 9 August 2026, suggests that Trump may frame the reopening of the strait as evidence of the success of his administration's policy towards Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy transit route, and any disruption or subsequent reopening carries significant implications for oil markets and regional security. Haaretz qualifies its headline with the term 'reported', indicating that the claim remains based on sourced information at this stage. No further independent details regarding a final decision by Trump or the current status of the strait were provided in the available data.