politics
Middle East crisis live: Iran reopens strait of Hormuz but US blockade remains
Iran’s foreign minister announced that passage for all commercial vessels though the strait of Hormuz is “completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire”. Donald Trump took to Truth Social to celebrate with a series of rapid-fire posts, but details of the reopening remain unclear – Iran’s announcement came with the caveat that ships would have to take a specified route. Arsenio Dominguez, the secretary-general of the UN’s International Maritime Organisation, said his agency is “currently verifying the recent announcement”.
TL;DR
- Iran announced passage through the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire.
- The reopening is contingent on ships using a specified route.
- Donald Trump reacted positively to the news on Truth Social.
- The UN's International Maritime Organisation is verifying the announcement.