Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open to shipping but Trump says U.S. blockade still active

  • Iran’s foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz open to all commercial ships during the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
  • President Donald Trump thanked Tehran for opening the strait, but said the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports remains in effect.
  • Iranian media affiliated with the Revolutionary Guard described a limited reopening of the strait. It will close if the U.S. blockade continues, according to Tasnim News.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/iran-war-hormuz-strait-israel-lebanon-ceasefire.html

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