Iran declares Strait of Hormuz fully open to commercial traffic during 10 day Israel Lebanon ceasefire
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Iran announced Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open to commercial traffic” for the duration of the 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, signaling…
Iran announced Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open to commercial traffic” for the duration of the 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, signaling a temporary easing of tensions in the critical oil shipping corridor. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said the decision was taken “to facilitate global trade and demonstrate Iran’s commitment to regional stability” as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect at 0400 GMT. “All commercial vessels, includi…