Iran Says Hormuz 'Completely Open' for Commercial Vessels During Israel-Lebanon Truce

Iran said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open to commercial traffic during the 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. 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 by Ports and Maritime Organization of the Islamic Rep of Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Saeed Abbas Arachi wrote in a social media post, US President Donald Trump confirmed the reopening of the Hormuz Strait, but emphasized that the US blockade of Iranian vessels will continue until a deal is reached between the US and Iran. The naval blockade will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran, only until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete. This process should go very quickly in that most of the points are already negotiated, he wrote in a social media post. Trump announced Thursday that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire. He has designated his cabinet members and the Pentagon to work along with the two Middle Eastern countries to secure a long-term path to peace, Trump added. The president also said Thursday that the Iran war should be ending pretty soon. He made the remarks at an event in Las Vegas and described the conflict as going along swimmingly.