After an initial post on Truth Social announing the safe resuce of a US pilot in Iran, Donald Trump has unleashed an expletive-laden second post to attack Iran.

He calls on the country to let ships through the Strait of Hormuz by his 6 April deadline,.

Trump says that Tuesday will be “power plant day and bridge day all wrapped up in one in Iran” – presumably a reference to his threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure if the crucial waterway is not reopened.

He continues: “Open the F***in’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP”

Iran and Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz

Officials from Oman and Iran have been holding talks today amid continuing disruption to oil trade.

The two countries have been meeting today at the deputy foreign minister level with the aim of smoothing the flow of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

During the meeting, experts from both sides presented a number of proposals that will be looked at.

Tanker loaded with Iraqi crude oil passes through Hormuz – tracking data

An oil tanker loaded with crude from Iraq has passed through the Strait of Hormuz close to the Iranian coast, shipping data showed.

The Ocean Thunder was carrying about a million barrels of Basrah Heavy crude ​on 2 March and is ​expected to discharge ⁠its cargo in Pengerang, ⁠Malaysia.

It comes after Iran said Iraq was exempt from any restrictions to pass through the vital waterway.

Tracking information on VesselFinder appears to show the path taken by the tanker.