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Iran has announced that the strategic Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial shipping, but the United States has insisted that its naval blockade on Iran remains fully in force, highlighting ongoing tensions despite signs of de escalation.

Iran’s foreign minister declared on April 17, 2026, that the vital oil transit route was “completely open” following a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The move was seen as a signal of temporary stability in the region and triggered an immediate drop in global oil prices as markets reacted to the prospect of resumed supply flows.

However, U.S. President Donald Trump quickly clarified that while the strait could be open to navigation, the American naval blockade targeting Iranian ports and shipping would continue until a broader agreement with Tehran is reached.

The blockade, imposed earlier in April after failed peace talks, is aimed at restricting vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports, and remains a central pressure tool in the ongoing conflict.

This dual situation has created confusion in global shipping and energy markets. While Iran claims vessels can pass through the strait, the continued U.S. military presence and enforcement actions have raised concerns about safety, insurance risks, and the reliability of the route. Analysts warn that actual shipping activity is unlikely to return to normal levels in the near term.

The situation remains highly volatile. Iran has warned that the strait could be closed again if the U.S. blockade persists, and early reports already suggest fluctuating access and uncertainty for vessels attempting to transit the waterway.

Overall, while the announcement of reopening offers short term relief, the continued U.S. blockade underscores that the broader conflict is unresolved, leaving global markets and shipping operators on edge.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/iran-war-hormuz-strait-israel-lebanon-ceasefire.html

Alright, fingers crossed. Until finally

This iran are really unserious. False ideology is really suicidal

Pikin wey say him mama no go sleep, him self no go sleep

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😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂...Iran is winning.. Iran is winning

Trump got the Idea from mad man.

This is real diplomacy in full play
Trump and sense😊

Na Trump fit this people

Trump is a mad man and they know... He doesn't give a F

USA and donald trump are really dealing with Iran. Weda Iran closes or opens strait of Hormuz nothing concern USA as long as Iran ports are not functioning. No ship entering and no ship coming out.

USA don hold Iran for blokos Wella...

Who con dey lie pass between Trump and Iran like this. Forex traders don suffer too much

Iran don tire to block?

Please re-block it.

Though this news seem old. Iran has however re-blocked the already blocked Strait of Hormuz.

Iran thought that opening the strait will make US also unblock it..omo Trump double-down on the blockade.

If you are supporting Iran you are a terrorist.

Open, close, open, close. Let them make up their minds, president trump know how to play the long game, they think they can use hamas tactics of calling for a truce and then attacking when the truce is being observed

Those Iranians online bandits are really confused now..... What is stopping Iran from firing their missiles to those US ships? Abi no one dey to give the orders again?

iran never serious yet. Dem dey use their supports head play open and close



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-VglYo8KoE

The strait is still closed!
Fox News, citing an intelligence official: The Strait of Hormuz is fully under the control of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and is effectively closed now.

🔹Many ships have been forced to turn back since this morning while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

🔹The IRGC has opened fire on at least one vessel as part of the closure policy it announced.

who takes these noisemakers serious?

who big pass u don big pass u

God bless U.S.A

God bless Donald Trump

God bless Isreal

God bless Benjamin Nathanyahu

any bitter soul that quote rubbish is irrelevant and ignored.

Precious201010:
Those Iranians online bandits are really confused now..... What is stopping Iran from firing their missiles to those US ships? Abi no one dey to give the orders again?

What are you saying, Trump has told them, if they dare fire one shot against any American ships, they will see what they have never seen before, so no one born them well to do anything funny

Old news. They have closed it back today.

Mr Trump is the real man, Odogwu pro max. Taste and see. Action speaks louder than words. I pity those who allow Iranian media manipulation to alter their judgement and reasoning. Iran is fallen.

Some battles are worthless regardless of long or short term victory.

Iran should send all their drones to destroy American ships since they have refused to accept defeat.

Their leaders send their kids and relatives to Western countries for education and vacation but deceive their people to be shouting death to America, suffer head demonstration of craze according to fela.

The poor masses are now suffering for a war they never started and their leaders are lodge in 5 star hotels, traveling around and wasting time negotiating because they are not directly affected by the war.

Trump na talk na do...
Terrorist only listen to aggression and Trump is the man for the job...let there be peace ✌️
Remember a repentant Terrorist is a dead one
Trump please extend your hand to Nigeria
Some orchines and terrorists sympathizers need to go to meet 77 virgins

Mercisharelove:
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/iran-war-hormuz-strait-israel-lebanon-ceasefire.html

You are not current sir.



Thank you for your attention to this matter

Iran is playing an extreme psychological game with Trump.

Trump hates being taken for a ride. Iran close, he blocked. Now Iran open on d guise of cease fire, he continue to block showing strong head.

Soon ,Iran will close it again indefinitely. Fuel will sell for 3000/litre around d world a d the whole world will blame Trump.

This war will continue to humiliate US if they dont backout.

Isreal controls you and Iran is powerful than Israel and you want to control Iran.

Precious201010:
Those Iranians online bandits are really confused now..... What is stopping Iran from firing their missiles to those US ships? Abi no one dey to give the orders again?

Thank you for your attention to this matter

The Iranians have already ordered the closure of the strait again. Two Indian tankers turned away with gunfire. The blockade of the blockade continues.

Pls check out the definition of a terrorist in the “Webster English” dictionary and educate yourself a little bit. Don’t think only fu…king jihadists are terrorists.

Godfirst07:
If you are supporting Iran you are a terrorist.

Confused regime, open and close in a day

Iran better reach an agreement before Wednesday deadline if no agreement, the next phase of war will be brutal