“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,” Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in a social media post
Trump said that the Naval blockade will remain in full force untill the deal with Tehran completes
Teheran/Washington:In a major breakthrough, Iran on Friday said that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” for all commercial vessels, a move welcomed by US President Donald Trump.
Trump, however, said the naval blockade against Iran will remain in “full force” until Tehran reaches an agreement with the US to end the war.
The announcement of the reopening of the vital waterway by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi comes a day after President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.
Tehran said Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ for remaining duration of ceasefire
Iranforeign minister Abbas Araqchi said in a post on X on Friday that passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is declared “completely open” for the remaining period of the ceasefire, in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon.
“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,” Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in a social media post.
However, vessels must transit through a “coordinated route” announced by Iran’s maritime authorities, Araghchi said.
United States President Donald Trump also said in a post on Truth Social that the Strait of Iran is fully open and ready for full passage.
“Iran has just announced that the Strait of Iran is fully open and ready for full passage. Thank you!” said Trump.
Further, Trump said that the Naval blockade will remain in full force untill the deal with Tehran completes.
Reuters