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Iran says Hormuz Strait ‘completely open;’ Trump says blockade ‘in full force’

Apr 17, 2026Center

Iran announced that the critical global shipping lane known as the Strait of Hormuz is “completely” open after being mostly closed since the war between the U.S. and Iran broke out earlier this year. “In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period…

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