Image: A woman walks past a large mural depicting the Iranian government as a hand squeezing closed the Strait of Hormuz, in Vanak Square, Tehran, on April 15, 2026.  (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

Brett Wilkins of Common Dreams reports: “Iran said Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened to international shipping following an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement, prompting thanks from President Donald Trump—who then said the US naval blockade on Iranian ports will continue.

“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,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said…”

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