Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' for all commercial vessels, Trump welcomes move

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: (Apr 17) Iran on Friday said that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for all commercial vessels, a move welcomed by US President Donald Trump.

"In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of the ceasefire," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X.

The announcement of the reopening of the vital waterway by Araghchi comes a day after President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.