Iran says Strait of Hormuz open for all commercial vessels
What's the story
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open" for commercial vessels during the ongoing ceasefire. The announcement was made in a post on the social media platform X. Araghchi said the passage is now open for all commercial vessels in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon and on routes coordinated by Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization.
Twitter Post
Iran's Foreign Minister announces reopening of Hormuz
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 of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran.
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 17, 2026
Confirmation
Trump confirms Iran's announcement
United States President Donald Trump has also confirmed Iran's announcement. He took to social media to say, "Iran has just announced that the strait of Iran is fully open and ready for full passage. Thank you!" This comes after Trump had announced a 10-day ceasefire deal between Lebanon and Israel on Thursday.
US blockade
US naval blockade to continue
In a separate post, Trump clarified that the naval blockade by the US will remain in full force until the "transaction" with Iran is complete, despite the strait being open. According to the Associated Press, crude prices have tumbled 10 per cent after the announcement of the opening of the strait. Trump had said he expected the Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit the White House "over the next four or five days."