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US, Iran Announce Full Reopening of Strait of Hormuz for Commercial Shipping
Donald Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have announced that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial shipping.
In a social media statement, Araghchi said passage for all commercial vessels through the strait has been restored in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon. He added that ships must follow a coordinated route established by Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organisation.
Shortly afterwards, Trump also confirmed that Iran had declared the Strait of Hormuz open for full maritime passage. The development comes a day after the U.S. President announced a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, raising hopes of easing tensions in the wider West Asia region.
