Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force - AP News

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force  AP News

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire

Brent crude sinks 10% after Iran says the key waterway is completely open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.

Strait of Hormuz Is Open During Cease-Fire in Lebanon, U.S. and Iran Say

Friday’s statements that the strait is now open raised investors’ hopes that oil and gas would start flowing out of the Persian Gulf in significant volumes again.

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Iran Says Hormuz Strait Now Completely Open For Commercial Ships - Bloomberg.com

Iran Says Hormuz Strait Now Completely Open For Commercial Ships  Bloomberg.com

Clash Between Trump and the Pope Is Dividing American Catholics - WSJ

Clash Between Trump and the Pope Is Dividing American Catholics  WSJ

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Iran announces reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Iran's foreign minister said the crucial waterway was now fully open to commercial vessels. But US President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports 'will remain in full force.'

Iran says Strait of Hormuz to reopen amid push to end war

Iran expanded its control of the Strait of Hormuz over the course of the war with the United States.

By Susannah George

First Thing: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon after ‘excellent conversations’

Halt to seven weeks of fighting will be followed by first Israeli-Lebanese summit in decades. Plus, why are there so many false claims that some of cinema’s most famous scenes were improvised? Good morning. Donald Trump has announced a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon, to be followed by a meeting between Israeli and Lebanese leaders next week, a deal that it is hoped will bring progress toward a parallel peace agreement between the US and Iran. What has Lebanon said? The Lebanese army warned peopl...

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Families left reeling after hospitals in blue states drop transgender care for youth

Massachusetts passed laws and joined lawsuits to protect access to gender-affirming care for minors. But faced with the Trump administration's threats, some hospitals voluntarily stopped care.

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Iran foreign minister says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’

Iran says 'passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz' open during the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

GREGG JARRETT: Long-hidden documents reveal first Trump impeachment was a total fraud

Newly declassified documents show the first Trump impeachment was orchestrated fraud, DNI Tulsi Gabbard says, sending criminal referrals to the DOJ.

Trump's 250-foot arch clears approval hurdle despite overwhelming negative public feedback - CNN

Trump's 250-foot arch clears approval hurdle despite overwhelming negative public feedback  CNN

Oil drops below US$90 a barrel and keeps falling after Strait of Hormuz news

Crude oil prices have fallen below US$90 a barrel and continue to decline after reports that Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, through which large volumes of the world's oil pass.

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Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday

The S&P 500 was up early this morning after President Trump said that the U.S.-Iran war "should be ending pretty soon."

10-day ceasefire in Lebanon takes effect as Trump predicts war with Iran to end 'pretty soon'

A 10-day truce appeared to be holding in Lebanon early Friday, promising a pause in fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and possibly clearing one major obstacle to a deal between Iran and the United States and Israel to end weeks of devastating war.

Iran, US say Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels

In an apparent sign that Tehran blinked first in the blockade showdown between Iran and the US, the two sides announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz was open and operational after nearly seven weeks that has blocked hundreds of ships and sent energy prices soaring worldwide. “IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE. THANK YOU!,” US President Donald Trump said on social media. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted a similar messa...

By Mark Magnier

Iran war: Strait of Hormuz open amid Israel-Lebanon truce

As a 10-day ceasefire deal between Lebanon and Israel took effect, the Israeli military said its forces are going to remain in southern Lebanon. Iran and Donald Trump say the Strait of Hormuz is now open. DW has more.

Live: Trump welcomes Iran's announcement that Strait of Hormuz is fully open to shipping

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Oil prices dropping after Trump says Iran war should end ‘pretty soon’

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said it’s looking ‘very good’ that a truce will be made

By Nora Redmond

UK and France to ‘lead multinational mission’ to protect shipping in Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz was declared ‘completely open’ by Iran on Friday

By Athena Stavrou

Strait of Hormuz is ‘fully open and ready for full passage,’ Trump says

In a post on social media, U.S. president Donald Trump confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz is 'fully open'

By National Post Staff

'Full open and ready for full passage': Trump after Iran's announcement

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US are planning for an industrial hub in the Philippines. What does this mean? - The Straits Times

US are planning for an industrial hub in the Philippines. What does this mean?  The Straits Times

Strait of Hormuz open for commercial vessels during ceasefire, says Iran

Iran says Strait of Hormuz open for all commercial vessels, Trump reacts

The announcement was made by Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who said that the strait was opening "completely" in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon.

Strait of Hormuz open for all ships following Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Trump confirms

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that ships wanting to cross the Strait will need to do so on the coordinated route announced by the Islamic regime.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz open for commercial vessels after Lebanon deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz was open following a ceasefire accord agreed in Lebanon. Araqchi said in a post on X that the Strait was open for all commercial vessels for the “remaining period of ceasefire”. It was not immediately clear whether he was speaking of the 10-day truce agreed by Lebanon and Israel that went into effect at midnight or an earlier two-week truce between Iran and the United States that began on April 8. He said the pass...

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Lee calls for joint action to stabilize Strait of Hormuz at summit: Seoul

President Lee Jae Myung called for the international community to build a joint framework to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz during a virtual summit on reopening the vital waterway, according to Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul. Lee took part in a videoconference on Friday hosted by the leaders of France and the United Kingdom to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route for global oil shipments disrupted by the US-Israeli war on Iran. Lee was the first among those jo

By The Korea Herald

After Iran's "Hormuz Open" Declaration, Trump's Blockade In "Full Force" Update

Strait of Hormuz Hormuz "completely open" but blockade will remain in "full force", says Donald Trump

Strait of Hormuz to remain ‘completely open’ for commercial vessels during ceasefire, says Iran’s foreign minister

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Trump says Iran war should end ‘soon’, allies to meet on Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said a deal to end the war in Iran could be reached soon, although the timing remained unclear, while U.S. allies were gathering on Friday to discuss reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Trump said a two-week ceasefire, which ends next week, could be extended, although he did not believe […]

Brent crude tumbles to $90 a barrel, stocks and bonds jump after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open

Reopening Hormuz essential to solve Mideast conflict says Meloni at Paris meet

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 17 - Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is essential to solving the Middle East conflict, Premier Giorgia Meloni said Friday in Paris after a meeting on shipping in the strategic choke hold chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer featuring a total of 50 countries, mostly in video conference. "Reopening Hormuz means addressing critical issues and building a key element for any solution to the Middle East conflict," she told the press a...

By ANSA

Oil slump fuels travel sector rally; airlines and cruise stocks outperform

You can hardly call them dead

The damage to tourism from the Middle East war is now, it seems, quantifiable. Every analysis, every report tells the same story: at least 30 per cent down on expectations, with the shortfall neatly redistributed to European destinations lucky enough to be sitting in calmer Mediterranean waters than Cyprus. Still, while there’s life, there’s hope. […]

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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' to commercial shipping for remainder of ceasefire period

The country’s foreign minister confirmed the news.

FACT CHECK: No Trump visit to Philippines following US-Iran ceasefire

There is no official confirmation from the White House nor the Philippine government that Trump will visit the Philippines. No credible reports link the US–Iran ceasefire to any planned trip or Air Force One landing.

By Rappler.com

China and the US show distinct strengths in AI - China Daily

China and the US show distinct strengths in AI  China Daily

Iran FM announces Hormuz's opening for all commercial vessels till ceasefire's remaining duration

Says decision is in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon; Trump says 'thank you' on Truth Social

By Reuters

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open as Trump confirms full passage

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial shipping following a cease-fire in Lebanon, with President Donald Trump confirming the vital waterway is ready for unrest...

Oil Plunges As Iran 'Completely Opens' Hormuz, US Reportedly 'Mulls' $20BN Cash-For-Nukes Deal

Oil Plunges As Iran 'Completely Opens' Hormuz, US Reportedly 'Mulls' $20BN Cash-For-Nukes Deal Summary Iran's Aragchi says "Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open" US mulls cash-for-uranium deal as 'three-page' MOU peace plan takes shape Peace talks reportedly on Sunday in Islamabad Odds of a permanent peace deal by the end of the ceasefire are soaring... Iran Opens Hormuz In a rather shocking turn of events, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Aragchi posted on X that...

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US cites optimism over a deal even as Iran threatens to shut down Red Sea shipping - The Star

US cites optimism over a deal even as Iran threatens to shut down Red Sea shipping  The Star

China opposes illegal unilateral sanctions lacking basis in international law, abuse of long-arm jurisdiction: FM on impact of US measures against Venezuela on China-Venezuela co-op - Global Times

China opposes illegal unilateral sanctions lacking basis in international law, abuse of long-arm jurisdiction: FM on impact of US measures against Venezuela on China-Venezuela co-op  Global Times

Anwar: One tanker in Malaysian waters while Hormuz tension delays five others, Putrajaya monitoring

CYBERJAYA, April 17 — Five Malaysia-bound oil tankers remain in the Strait of Hormuz amid a new US-imposed blockad...

By Syed Jaymal Zahiid

Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire, Trump says Iran may meet US over weekend - The Daily Star

Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire, Trump says Iran may meet US over weekend  The Daily Star

Iran opens Strait of Hormuz for remaining period of ceasefire, Iran’s Foreign Minister announces

Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz for all vessels for the remaining period of the ceasefire.

Lebanon campaign may resume after 10-day truce, Israel warns

Israel’s defence minister said on Friday that the campaign against the militant group Hezbollah was not yet complete, just hours after a 10-day ceasefire came into force in Lebanon. He also warned that if the fighting resumed, displaced residents returning to the country’s war-torn south would have to evacuate again. “The ground manoeuver into Lebanon Read More: https://punchng.com/lebanon-campaign-may-resume-after-10-day-truce-israel-warns/

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Minister: Estonia 'in no doubt' US would help defend against Russian attack

Estonia has no doubt that the United States would come to its defensive aid, in the event of a Russian attack, Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur (Reform) said.

Trump says Iran agrees to ‘never’ close Hormuz strait again

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran had agreed to never again shut the Strait of Hormuz, during a string of social media posts indicating a peace deal with Tehran was near. The post Trump says Iran agrees to ‘never’ close Hormuz strait again appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Gas prices fall in Amsterdam after Strait of Hormuz reopens; Global prices down 10%

Gas prices in Amsterdam fell by nearly 8% after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz had been reopened to commercial shipping.

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Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping for the duration of the Lebanon ceasefire

The first loaded Iranian oil tankers leave the Gulf following the U.S. blockade The post Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping for the duration of the Lebanon ceasefire appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘open’ during ceasefire

Oil prices have plummeted after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be "completely open" to commercial ships for the remainder of the ceasefire.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Trump welcomes Iranian announcement that Hormuz open to shipping - Naharnet

Trump welcomes Iranian announcement that Hormuz open to shipping  Naharnet

Israel and Lebanon Agree On A 10-Day Ceasefire, Trump Says

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire beginning on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said, after six weeks of fighting.  The post Israel and Lebanon Agree On A 10-Day Ceasefire, Trump Says appeared first on Morocco World News.

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Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ to commercial vessels for remainder of ceasefire, Iran FM says

The Strait of Hormuz reopens to commercial shipping as a Lebanon ceasefire takes effect, though U.S. naval pressure remains in place. The Strait of Hormuz has been declared fully open… (The post Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ to commercial vessels for remainder of ceasefire, Iran FM says is from Doha News | Qatar.)

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