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Iran announces Hormuz ‘completely open’ for commercial shipping after Israel-Lebanon ceasefire - Middle East Monitor

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Tehran Declares Strait Of Hormuz Open As Trump Says US-Iran Deal Could Come Quickly - Eurasia Review.

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Iran announces Hormuz ‘completely open' for commercial shipping after Israel-Lebanon ceasefire - Middle East Monitor.

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Iran declares Hormuz open as Lebanon ceasefire begins - France 24.

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Iranian commander says Tehran warns of "harsh response" to any new aggression - Middle East Monitor.

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Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open".

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Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

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Netanyahu: Long ‘road to peace' begins, as Trump says Israel ‘PROHIBITED' from bombing Lebanon - The Times of Israel.

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Netanyahu: Long ‘road to peace' begins, as Trump says Israel ‘PROHIBITED' from bombing Lebanon The Times of IsraelIN PHOTOS

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**Summary:** Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil supplies, is now "completely open" to all ships following an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. This comes despite continued U.S. blockade on Iranian ships and ports. **Why It Matters:** The reopening of the Strait

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Apr 17 03:35 PM
Iran declares Hormuz open as Lebanon ceasefire begins - France 24
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Apr 17 04:24 PM
Trump says blockade on Iran 'in full force' until deal is reached - Reuters
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Apr 17 04:55 PM
Iran war: Strait of Hormuz open amid Israel-Lebanon truce - dw.com
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Apr 17 05:05 PM
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire begins, no peace talks with Iran yet scheduled - CBS News
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Apr 17 05:25 PM
UN chief welcomes Hormuz reopening, urges full freedom of navigation - Middle East Eye
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