Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open.” The country’s foreign minister said the waterway was reopened for commercial vessels to be in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon. He added it will be reopen for the remaining period of the ceasefire.
Ships must use a coordinated route drawn out by Iranian authorities. It comes as the ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon seems to be holding.
Meanwhile, President Trump said a deal between the U.S. and Iran is very close and another round of peace talks is expected to happen soon. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the naval blockade will remain in place “as it pertains to Iran.” It all comes as the ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon seems to be holding.