Iran declares Strait of Hormuz completely open to commercial ships during Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz completely open to commercial traffic on Friday during the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in a social media post, "In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire." Araghchi said vessels must transit through a "coordinated route" announced by Iran's maritime authorities.
President Donald Trump thanked Iran for opening the strait in a social media post. Trump said the U.S. naval blockade of Iran's ports will remain in effect until an agreement is reached with Tehran. Oil prices plunged more than 11% after the announcement. Israel and Lebanon agreed Thursday to a 10-day ceasefire starting at 5 p.m. ET that evening. Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire on April 7 in exchange for Iran completely opening the strait. Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the U.S. of violating the agreement by allowing Israel to continue its campaign in Lebanon.
Negotiations between Vice President JD Vance and Ghalibaf last weekend in Pakistan failed to produce an agreement to permanently end the U.S. war with Iran. Trump said U.S. and Iranian negotiators could meet again this weekend in Pakistan for a second round of talks.
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Amidst a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, Iran has made an announcement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. This move comes after a period of heightened tensions and negotiations- but what could it mean for global trade?
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