Strait of Hormuz Opened for Commercial Shipping During Ceasefire
Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessel traffic during the ceasefire period between Israel and Lebanon. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi confirmed that the route is now navigable, though ships must follow the regulations and routes set by Iranian maritime authorities.
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed this move as 'good news for the world', but stressed that the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect until a new agreement is reached. On the other hand, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf denied that the strait has been fully opened as long as U.S. pressure continues.
This opening policy is selective and could be reversed if U.S. military pressure continues. The situation is happening amid a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, while U.S.-Iran diplomatic negotiations are still at a stalemate.
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