Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open after Lebanon truce; Trump says blockade to continue
A cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz. File picture | Photo Credit: Reuters A day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iran said on Friday (April 17, 2026) the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” for commercial vessels for the remainder of…