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Hormuz Strait Reopens Amid Iran Threats and US Sanctions

The Strait of Hormuz has reportedly reopened, causing fluctuations in oil prices and market reactions, though confusion persists regarding its full operational status while Iran threatens to close it again if US sanctions are not lifted.

17 Apr, 12:44 — 17 Apr, 23:07
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ReutersVery High4h ago

Ships test Strait of Hormuz after opening, seek assurances on safety - Reuters

Ships test Strait of Hormuz after opening, seek assurances on safety  Reuters

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BBCHigh3h ago

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'open' but tracking shows few ships moving

US President Donald Trump welcomed Tehran's announcement but said the US naval blockade would continue until a peace deal was reached.

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NYTMostly Factual4h ago

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open, but adds that it is still under Tehran’s supervision.

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By Pranav Baskar

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NPRHigh5h ago

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is now open to all commercial traffic. We examine the possible global economic repercussions should oil and gas shipments start flowing again in significant numbers.

By Fatima Al-Kassab

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual7h ago

Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz

Shipping companies said several things had to be clarified, including the presence of mines, Iranian conditions.

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cnbcMostly Factual3h ago

Video shows ships turning away from the Strait of Hormuz as confusion reins over whether sea lane is really open

The Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed despite Iran's declaration Friday that it is open, maritime freight and oil analysts told CNBC.

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DWHigh5h ago

As Strait of Hormuz reopens, Europe looks to secure shipping

A coalition of nonbelligerent states led by France and the UK has said it is ready to lead an international mission to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. But that won't be deployed before the Iran war is over.

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France 24High4h ago

Trump says Iran peace deal could be reached ‘soon’ after Tehran reopens Hormuz Strait

Tehran's announcement on Friday that the critical Strait of Hormuz was reopen to commercial shipping for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire was followed by a flurry of social media posts by US President Donald Trump suggesting that a peace deal with Washington could be reached "soon". But Iranian officials said the two sides still needed to overcome serious differences.

By FRANCE 24

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forbes8h ago

'Banks Are Coming'—Wall Street Bitcoin Rush Targets $189K - Forbes

'Banks Are Coming'—Wall Street Bitcoin Rush Targets $189K  Forbes

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual11h ago

Price of oil tumbles as Iran, Trump declare Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ - SMH.com.au

Price of oil tumbles as Iran, Trump declare Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’  SMH.com.au

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varietyMostly Factual12h ago

Wall Street Remains Mostly Bullish on Netflix Stock Despite Softer Q2 Forecast

Netflix shares were down 10% in premarket trading Friday after the streaming giant reported a slight beat in first-quarter 2026 revenue but forecast lighter-than-expected Q2 sales and operating income. For Q2, Netflix forecast revenue growth of 13% and operating margin of 32.6% (compared with 34.1% in the year-ago quarter); it said operating income will be […]

By Todd Spangler

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

Oil and gas plunge as Strait of Hormuz reopening fuels hopes of war ending

Prices plummeted after Iran said it would open the Strait of Hormuz for the duration of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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straits-timesMostly Factual3h ago

Wall Street indexes hit record highs as oil falls with Strait of Hormuz declared open - The Straits Times

Wall Street indexes hit record highs as oil falls with Strait of Hormuz declared open  The Straits Times

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japan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Trump says Iran will suspend nuclear program as Hormuz opens

Details of any potential deal remained murky, and Iran's Foreign Ministry on Friday said the country's stockpile of enriched uranium would not be transferred "anywhere."

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ndtvMostly Factual2h ago

Trump Says Iran Deal "Very Close" As Strait Of Hormuz Reopens

Donald Trump told AFP Friday that a peace deal was "very close" after Iran moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz -- but Tehran rejected the US president's claim that it was ready to surrender nuclear materials.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual3h ago

Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz as tankers move towards Strait

A group of around 20 ships, including container ships, bulk carriers, and tankers, was seen moving in the Gulf towards the exit via the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship tracking data.

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deadlineMostly Factual6h ago

Netflix Stock Walloped As Wall Street Questions Its Post-Warner Path

Netflix stock fell 10% Friday, with many Wall Street analysts raising questions about the company’s strategic direction. The company’s first-quarter results, released after the close of Thursday trading, beat expectations for revenue and earnings, but its financial guidance for the second quarter undershot analysts’ forecasts. That shortfall and the news that co-founder and longtime ex-CEO […]

By Dade Hayes

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seeking-alphaMixed4h ago

Gold rises to one-month high as Strait of Hormuz called 'completely open'

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nz-heraldMostly Factual7h ago

'Fragile situation': Luxon meets with world leaders as Iran declares Hormuz open - NZ Herald

'Fragile situation': Luxon meets with world leaders as Iran declares Hormuz open  NZ Herald

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gulf-newsMixed11h ago

Oil crashes 10%+ as Iran flips script: Hormuz 'open' after Israel-Lebanon truce - Gulf News

Oil crashes 10%+ as Iran flips script: Hormuz 'open' after Israel-Lebanon truce  Gulf News

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zerohedgeLow6h ago

Tanker Armada Races For Hormuz After Iran Says Strait Is Open

Tanker Armada Races For Hormuz After Iran Says Strait Is Open An armada of at least eight oil tankers set off toward the Strait of Hormuz immediately after Iran’s foreign minister said the vital waterway was fully open to shipping. Five of the carriers, which had been anchored north of Dubai, were moving into the waterway on Friday afternoon, soon after Iran’s foreign minister said it was completely open, vessel tracking data compiled by Bloomberg show. Three more, which were wa...

By Tyler Durden

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star-malaysiaMixed12h ago

Iran's foreign minister says Hormuz Strait is open during ceasefire - The Star

Iran's foreign minister says Hormuz Strait is open during ceasefire  The Star

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jordan-timesMixed9h ago

Hormuz passage 'completely open' to commercial ships during ceasefire — Iran FM - Jordan Times

Hormuz passage 'completely open' to commercial ships during ceasefire — Iran FM  Jordan Times

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Tehran TimesLow5h ago

A naval blockade would be extremely costly for the United States - Tehran Times

A naval blockade would be extremely costly for the United States  Tehran Times

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star-kenyaMixed8h ago

How two ceasefires and 'opening' of Hormuz could boost Iran talks - the-star.co.ke

How two ceasefires and 'opening' of Hormuz could boost Iran talks  the-star.co.ke

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naharnetMixed12h ago

Trump hopes Hezbollah 'acts nicely' during truce, says 'great' for them if they do - Naharnet

Trump hopes Hezbollah 'acts nicely' during truce, says 'great' for them if they do  Naharnet

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press-tvLow6h ago

Strait of Hormuz traffic to follow Iran-designated route under Iranian coordination: FM spox - PressTV

Strait of Hormuz traffic to follow Iran-designated route under Iranian coordination: FM spox  PressTV

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citizen-tzMixed8h ago

Iran says Hormuz Strait open after Lebanon truce, Trump expects Iran deal 'soon' - thecitizen.co.tz

Iran says Hormuz Strait open after Lebanon truce, Trump expects Iran deal 'soon'  thecitizen.co.tz

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Coverage Timeline

First report: vijesti-me · 17 Apr, 05:34Full coverage: 56 · 18hWindow: 18h
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vijesti-me17 Apr, 05:34First to report

UŽIVO Aragči rekao da je Hormuški moreuz otvoren, Tramp da vjeruje...

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digi2417 Apr, 11:23

Neîncredere în Europa privind sfârşitul crizei energetice: Polonia nu renunţă la plafonarea preţurilor la combustibili

khaleej-times17 Apr, 12:08

In photos: Lebanese celebrate as ceasefire with Israel comes into effect - Khaleej Times

aktualne-cz17 Apr, 12:22

Nafta i benzin o víkendu zlevní, nové ceny platí až do pondělí

variety17 Apr, 12:44

Wall Street Remains Mostly Bullish on Netflix Stock Despite Softer Q2 Forecast

naharnet17 Apr, 12:49

Trump hopes Hezbollah 'acts nicely' during truce, says 'great' for them if they do - Naharnet

irozhlas17 Apr, 13:04

Nejvyšší povolené ceny paliv o víkendu opět mírně klesnou, nafta zlevní na 43,13 Kč za litr

star-malaysia17 Apr, 13:13

Iran's foreign minister says Hormuz Strait is open during ceasefire - The Star

gulf-news17 Apr, 13:58

Oil crashes 10%+ as Iran flips script: Hormuz 'open' after Israel-Lebanon truce - Gulf News

wsj17 Apr, 14:00

It’s Getting Harder to Tell Investing From Gambling, and It’s Not Your Fault - WSJ

sydney-morning-herald17 Apr, 14:01

Price of oil tumbles as Iran, Trump declare Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ - SMH.com.au

dhaka-tribune17 Apr, 14:52

Iran declares Hormuz open as Lebanon ceasefire begins - Dhaka Tribune

daily-mirror-lk17 Apr, 15:04

Oil falls by 11% after Iran’s foreign minister declares Strait of Hormuz open - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

standard-kenya17 Apr, 15:06

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open as Lebanon ceasefire begins - standardmedia.co.ke

le-figaro17 Apr, 15:34

Détroit d’Ormuz rouvert : Wall Street s’envole, le Dow Jones gagne plus de 2%

hvg17 Apr, 16:06

Beszakadt az olaj ára a Hormuzi-szoros megnyitása után

jordan-times17 Apr, 16:29

Hormuz passage 'completely open' to commercial ships during ceasefire — Iran FM - Jordan Times

Daily Star BD17 Apr, 16:38

Strait of Hormuz open: Iran's foreign minister - The Daily Star

forbes17 Apr, 16:50

'Banks Are Coming'—Wall Street Bitcoin Rush Targets $189K - Forbes

star-kenya17 Apr, 17:08

How two ceasefires and 'opening' of Hormuz could boost Iran talks - the-star.co.ke

qatar-tribune17 Apr, 17:23

Iran foreign minister says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ - Qatar Tribune

citizen-tz17 Apr, 17:23

Iran says Hormuz Strait open after Lebanon truce, Trump expects Iran deal 'soon' - thecitizen.co.tz

rudaw17 Apr, 17:59

Pakistan envoy says Islamabad facilitating US-Iran contacts as Tehran declares Hormuz open - rudaw.net

nz-herald17 Apr, 18:27

'Fragile situation': Luxon meets with world leaders as Iran declares Hormuz open - NZ Herald

Al Jazeera17 Apr, 18:35

Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz

zerohedge17 Apr, 18:50

Tanker Armada Races For Hormuz After Iran Says Strait Is Open

yle-uutiset17 Apr, 18:59

Varustamot reagoivat varovasti Hormuzinsalmen avautumiseen – tältä liikenne näytti iltapäivällä

deadline17 Apr, 19:07

Netflix Stock Walloped As Wall Street Questions Its Post-Warner Path

press-tv17 Apr, 19:10

Strait of Hormuz traffic to follow Iran-designated route under Iranian coordination: FM spox - PressTV

berlingske17 Apr, 19:58

Rederier er tilbageholdende med at sejle trods åbning af Hormuzstrædet

bloomberg17 Apr, 20:22

Wall Street Rushes to Price Out War Damage as Stocks Hit Records - Bloomberg.com

n1-bih17 Apr, 20:23

Objavljeni uslovi za prolazak brodova kroz Hormuški moreuz, trebat će odobrenje Iranske revolucinarne garde

NPR17 Apr, 20:30

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open

index-hr17 Apr, 20:31

Iranski mediji doveli u pitanje objavu iranskog šefa diplomacije

DW17 Apr, 20:33

As Strait of Hormuz reopens, Europe looks to secure shipping

naftemporiki17 Apr, 20:34

Walll Street: Ο S&P 500 και ο Nasdaq σε νέα ιστορικά υψηλά – Ισχυρή άνοδος και για τον Dow Jones

Tehran Times17 Apr, 20:37

A naval blockade would be extremely costly for the United States - Tehran Times

iefimerida17 Apr, 20:49

Wall Street: Μεγάλη άνοδος στο Χρηματιστήριο της Νέας Υόρκης, πέφτει κατακόρυφα η τιμή του πετρελαίου

France 2417 Apr, 20:54

Trump says Iran peace deal could be reached ‘soon’ after Tehran reopens Hormuz Strait

NYT17 Apr, 20:55

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open, but adds that it is still under Tehran’s supervision.

Reuters17 Apr, 21:12

Ships test Strait of Hormuz after opening, seek assurances on safety - Reuters

seeking-alpha17 Apr, 21:32

Gold rises to one-month high as Strait of Hormuz called 'completely open'

orf17 Apr, 21:43

Neue Hoffnung auf Einigung im Iran-Krieg

jerusalem-post17 Apr, 22:11

Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz as tankers move towards Strait

BBC17 Apr, 22:26

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'open' but tracking shows few ships moving

cnbc17 Apr, 22:26

Video shows ships turning away from the Strait of Hormuz as confusion reins over whether sea lane is really open

straits-times17 Apr, 22:35

Wall Street indexes hit record highs as oil falls with Strait of Hormuz declared open - The Straits Times

hindustan-times17 Apr, 22:38

Oil and gas plunge as Strait of Hormuz reopening fuels hopes of war ending

ndtv17 Apr, 22:42

Trump Says Iran Deal "Very Close" As Strait Of Hormuz Reopens

Yahoo17 Apr, 23:00

Trump Vows to Keep Iran Blockade Until Negotiations Are '100% Complete'

japan-times17 Apr, 23:07

Trump says Iran will suspend nuclear program as Hormuz opens

Times of India17 Apr, 23:20

Oil companies, exporters, importers cheer Hormuz Strait opening

observador17 Apr, 23:44

Ormuz reabriu, mas bloqueio dos EUA continua

newsbeast17 Apr, 23:44

Το Ιράν απειλεί να κλείσει τα Στενά του Ορμούζ αν δεν αρθεί ο αμερικάνικος αποκλεισμός στα λιμάνια της χώρας

vg17 Apr, 23:49

Iran truer med å stenge Hormuzstredet igjen

aftonbladet17 Apr, 23:51Latest update

Iran hotar stänga Hormuz igen