India, June 15 -- President Donald Trump has announced that a new agreement between the United States and Iran will lead to the "complete reopening" of the Strait of Hormuz from Friday, easing restrictions on one of the world's most critical shipping routes.

Speaking during bilateral discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the G7 summit in France, Trump said the situation in the waterway was already improving and that only limited clearance operations, including de-mining efforts, were still underway.

Naval security role likely limited, says Trump

Trump downplayed the need for an expanded international naval presence, stating that the US did not expect "much help" from allies such as the UK and France, who had earlie...