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Iran war live: Strait of Hormuz open ‘for remaining period of ceasefire’

Iran says ‘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’.

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People in vehicles hold up posters depicting former Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, in Sidon, Lebanon, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Aziz Taher
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By Faisal Ali and Federica Marsi
Published On 17 Apr 2026

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  • Iran’s Foreign Minister says “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”.
  • United States President Donald Trump says naval blockade on Iran to stay in place until peace deal signed. He added that Israel will no longer be bombing Lebanon.