Hormuz Strait Opens for Trade as Ceasefires Take Hold
TL;DR
During the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial shipping on a designated route with mine-safety guidance; military transit remains prohibited unless cleared by the IRGC Navy. The U.S. has conducted mine-clearing nearby, and European allies are discussing measures like naval escorts and expanded demining to safeguard passage amid broader U.S.-Iran talks and ongoing regional tensions.
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- Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force AP News
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