Iran FM announces full Hormuz opening

Iran's foreign minister declares the Strait of Hormuz completely open for commercial vessels during the Lebanon ceasefire period.

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Friday, 17 April 2026 at 15:50 UTC

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for all commercial vessels during the remaining period of the Lebanon ceasefire. The passage will follow the coordinated route previously announced by Iran's Ports and Maritime Organisation. This declaration comes as part of the broader ceasefire arrangement between Iran and the United States regarding the strategic waterway. The announcement represents Iran's latest public statement on the status of the critical shipping channel, though the U.S. maintains its naval blockade remains in effect.

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17 AprUkraine Watch

New details clarify that passage is only for commercial ships on an agreed route, foreign navies are banned, and France is ready to deploy ships. Trump reiterated the US blockade continues.

17 AprMiddle East Spectator — MES

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has provided an official statement explicitly linking the strait's reopening to the Lebanon ceasefire agreement.

17 AprOur Wars, Today

President Trump has publicly criticized NATO for offering to help secure the Strait of Hormuz only after Iran announced its opening, calling the alliance a 'Paper Tiger'.

17 AprIsrael War Live

Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi personally made the announcement about the Strait of Hormuz being "completely open" during the ceasefire period.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-00185cycle Friday, 17 April 2026 at 15:50 UTC · first reported 17 Apr