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US President, Donald Trump, has confirmed the opening of Strait of Hormuz by Iran but maintained that the blockade on Iran is still in place.


The latest announcement comes as talks keep going on regarding having a deal between the US and Iran.


https://x.com/i/status/2045130950187548944

Iran says it will not accept any temporary ceasefire and will only accept a permanent end to all conflicts across the region.

Iran’s deputy FM Saeed Khatibzadeh also accused the US and Israel of triggering instability in the region. pic.twitter.com/PWP93qse2m

— Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) April 17, 2026

When I say America
You say power
And if I say Trump
You say freedom
And Netanyahu means wotowoto seasoning

Iran is seeking peace. What a time to be alive

What a shameful defeat to all terrorist sympathisers.

Bad mood= strait of trump
Normal mood= strait of Hormuz
Good mood= strait of Iran

mayor1814:
Iran is seeking peace. What a time to be alive

Iran did not fire the first shot, they were never the aggressor. They were attacked by the tyrannical regimes in America and Israel and they fought back gallantly.

America begged for the ceasefire and Iran did not bulge until Israel was forced to stop the attacks on Lebanon. So, the Strait of Hormuz is now open to commercial ships.

We finally see who blinked first. Werey la fin wo werey.

The mullahs quickly opened the strait after seeing that they're losing billions of dollars every day.

Person tell u say e senior you, you say na small. U for no open am now

Iran will cry blood, Trump has found where it hurts. Block their money flow 😅😂

Blockade that never existed!

Trump just be making himself happy!

Old age is already taking a big toll on his mental health!

They were deceived now their economy is suffocating and they have to soft pedal. US no be any country mate in everything

HacheNoire:
Blockade that never existed!

Trump just be making himself happy!

Old age is already taking a big toll on his mental health!

Cry well well dude. Your tears are sweet to behold

Daguccizgreat:
Cry well well dude. Your tears are sweet to behold

Be drinking tears all across the forum!

When will you drink wine?

Power pass Power

Iran don finally agree baa

It's tells you that America knows this terrorist business well well

Na them just they pity Iran

I so much love as Trump win this war, if not, democrat for really smoke am

But the dude played his card very well, I swear, it's good to surround ones self with sound minds and also like minds .

As it stands now, American has all the cards, and I see these negotiations going in their favor....

I think the Americans discovered that, the strait was used to supply Iran with weapons, so they want it closed

Iran go beggggggg oooh

donleo92:
Power pass Power

Iran don finally agree baa

It's tells you that America knows this terrorist business well well

Na them just they pity Iran

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Maps4Media processed and enhanced Sentinal-2 satellite imagery shows a broad view of the Strait of Hormuz between southern Iran and Oman's Musandam Peninsula. © maps4media via Getty Images
Iran has announced that it will allow passage for “all commercial vessels” through the strategic Strait of Hormuz following the declaration of a 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. However, US President Donald Trump has vowed to maintain his blockade of Iranian ports.

The announcement was made by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who said that the strait is “completely open” for the remaining period of the truce on the route approved by the Iranian authorities. The statement marks a significant shift from Iran’s previous stance, when Tehran prohibited passage for any US or Israeli ship.

The 10-day ceasefire entered into force on Friday following several weeks of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, which claimed more than 2,000 lives in Lebanon.

Follow our live coverage below for continuous updates. You can also read our previous updates here.


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17 April 2026

14:11 GMT
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has stated on X that repeated US and Israeli breaches of commitments remain the main obstacle to lasting regional peace. He warned any ceasefire would be treated “with caution,” vowing Tehran would stand with the “Axis of Resistance” until “complete victory.”

14:02 GMT
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged the belligerents to use the ceasefire as an opportunity “to establish lasting peace.” “No matter how deep the disagreements may be, we must not allow words to be replaced again by weapons,” he said.

RT
© Tur Presidency/Mustafa Kamaci/Anadolu via Getty Images
14:02 GMT
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that it is ready to deliver a “regret-inducing” response to the US and Israel if they continue their attacks.

14:01 GMT
Three loaded Iranian oil tankers have left the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the tracking firm Kpler, despite a declaration of a continued US blockade.

13:49 GMT
Trump has said that while the Strait of Hormuz is “open and ready for business,” the naval blockade will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran.” He said that the regime would remain in place until “our transaction with Iran is 100% complete

Leepeak:
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Ukraine attacks oil tanker – Russia | Russia-Ukraine conflict
Iran declares Hormuz 'completely open' to all commercial vessels
HomeWorld News
LIVE UPDATES
Trump thanks Iran for opening Strait of Hormuz as oil prices in freefall (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)
The US president vowed, however, to continue to blockade Iranian ports
Published 17 Apr, 2026 13:45 | Updated 17 Apr, 2026 14:13
Trump thanks Iran for opening Strait of Hormuz as oil prices in freefall (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)
Maps4Media processed and enhanced Sentinal-2 satellite imagery shows a broad view of the Strait of Hormuz between southern Iran and Oman's Musandam Peninsula. © maps4media via Getty Images
Iran has announced that it will allow passage for “all commercial vessels” through the strategic Strait of Hormuz following the declaration of a 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. However, US President Donald Trump has vowed to maintain his blockade of Iranian ports.

The announcement was made by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who said that the strait is “completely open” for the remaining period of the truce on the route approved by the Iranian authorities. The statement marks a significant shift from Iran’s previous stance, when Tehran prohibited passage for any US or Israeli ship.

The 10-day ceasefire entered into force on Friday following several weeks of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, which claimed more than 2,000 lives in Lebanon.

Follow our live coverage below for continuous updates. You can also read our previous updates here.


Show latest
Show oldest
17 April 2026

14:11 GMT
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has stated on X that repeated US and Israeli breaches of commitments remain the main obstacle to lasting regional peace. He warned any ceasefire would be treated “with caution,” vowing Tehran would stand with the “Axis of Resistance” until “complete victory.”

14:02 GMT
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged the belligerents to use the ceasefire as an opportunity “to establish lasting peace.” “No matter how deep the disagreements may be, we must not allow words to be replaced again by weapons,” he said.

RT
© Tur Presidency/Mustafa Kamaci/Anadolu via Getty Images
14:02 GMT
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that it is ready to deliver a “regret-inducing” response to the US and Israel if they continue their attacks.

14:01 GMT
Three loaded Iranian oil tankers have left the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the tracking firm Kpler, despite a declaration of a continued US blockade.

13:49 GMT
Trump has said that while the Strait of Hormuz is “open and ready for business,” the naval blockade will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran.” He said that the regime would remain in place until “our transaction with Iran is 100% complete

I tell una say them go recolonize Iran ..

Iran won show say them be superpower baa

Let them see how super powers fight with each other

seunmsg:
Iran did not fire the first shot, they were never the aggressor. They were attacked by the tyrannical regimes in America and Israel and they fought back gallantly.

America begged for the ceasefire and Iran did not bulge until Israel was forced to stop the attacks on Lebanon. So, the Strait of Hormuz is now open to commercial ships.

Iran murdered over 40,000 of her own citizens, why didn't u and ur fellow IRGC Hamas Hezbollah sympathizers condemn Iran?

The only world power that has d courage to step in was USA. And as long as they are world power they are better devil and necessary devil to cure the craze of terrorism sponsored by Iran

Iran has played its cards really well. So immediately after the initial ceasefire, Israel launched an attack on Lebanon that left over 300 people dead. To this effect, the Iranians said Israel has violated the terms of the ceasefire and went ahead to block the Strait of Hormuz. Over the past few days, Trump tried to do a counterblock of Iran's blockade but soon realized that was counterproductive. He now had to order Netanyahu to stop his attacks on Lebanon, and he unilaterally announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon this morning. In return, Iran is now lifting the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

All in all, it is clear that Iran has found itself in a position where it wields enormous leverage, not just over the US, but over the entire world. If the US makes the mistake of ending this war without effecting regime change, it might well be the beginning of the end of US hegemony, just as the decline of the British Empire came after the Suez Canal crisis.

HacheNoire:
Blockade that never existed!

Trump just be making himself happy!

Old age is already taking a big toll on his mental health!

Can't you just comment without crying?

I know say if us or Israel misbehave during the cease fire period, Iran will shut it again, bad guys.

Iran considers the continuation of a US naval blockade as a violation of the ceasefire and may decide to close the Strait of Hormuz again if the blockade is not lifted, the IRGC-affiliated Fars News reported citing an informed source close to the Supreme National Security Council.

https://iranintl.com/en/202604170620

seunmsg:
Iran did not fire the first shot, they were never the aggressor. They were attacked by the tyrannical regimes in America and Israel and they fought back gallantly.

America begged for the ceasefire and Iran did not bulge until Israel was forced to stop the attacks on Lebanon. So, the Strait of Hormuz is now open to commercial ships.

By trying to obtain nuke they might as well thrown d 1st punch

What a Miracle.

Trump opened something that was opened before.

FortCavazosKnox:
Iran will cry blood, Trump has found where it hurts. Block their money flow 😅😂

Trump that hasn't slept well since the war began.

Before you know it, he'll go on Instagram and Twitter to be fighting strangers.
Posting nonsense.

seunmsg:
Iran did not fire the first shot, they were never the aggressor. They were attacked by the tyrannical regimes in America and Israel and they fought back gallantly.

America begged for the ceasefire and Iran did not bulge until Israel was forced to stop the attacks on Lebanon. So, the Strait of Hormuz is now open to commercial ships.

Iran fired the first shot. Iran are the aggressors. All these didn’t start when this war started. Iran has been the aggressor and been firing the first shot against American killing many Americans since Iran regime take over 47 years ago and they never stopped.

America didn’t beg for mercy. America is still blocking Iran even after Iran capitulated

seunmsg:
Iran did not fire the first shot, they were never the aggressor. They were attacked by the tyrannical regimes in America and Israel and they fought back gallantly.

America begged for the ceasefire and Iran did not bulge until Israel was forced to stop the attacks on Lebanon. So, the Strait of Hormuz is now open to commercial ships.

Iran sponsors Hamas, Hezbollah, houthis, and other islamic terrorists against Israel.

So hamas was the aggressor on October 7th. So Hezbollah was the aggressor in this war.

seunmsg:
Iran did not fire the first shot, they were never the aggressor. They were attacked by the tyrannical regimes in America and Israel and they fought back gallantly.

America begged for the ceasefire and Iran did not bulge until Israel was forced to stop the attacks on Lebanon. So, the Strait of Hormuz is now open to commercial ships.

Have you passionately defended Ukraine like this sir? Ooh i forget you share thesame religion with them.

falopey:
Iran fired the first shot. Iran are the aggressors. All these didn’t start when this war started. Iran has been the aggressor and been firing the first shot against American killing many Americans since Iran regime take over 47 years ago and they never stopped.

America didn’t beg for mercy. America is still blocking Iran even after Iran capitulated

Do not mind that guy. He is an eternal enemy of the truth and he knows it.

Elusive001:
Iran sponsors Hamas, Hezbollah, houthis, and other islamic terrorists against Israel.

So hamas was the aggressor on October 7th. So Hezbollah was the aggressor in this war.

Allow seunmsg to defend the people he shares thesame religion with. We all know how they operate here on nairaland.
Ukraine was attacked unprovoked but seunmsg was owkay with and all of sudden found his voice to defend iran😂😂

LeeSmart:
Allow seunmsg to defend the people he shares thesame religion with. We all know how they operate here on nairaland.
Ukraine was attacked unprovoked but seunmsg was owkay with and all of sudden found his voice to defend iran😂😂

Exactly.

Just like Hezbollah attacked israel firsr in this current war.

I know the guy. He supports anything and everything done by islamic terrorists.

HacheNoire:
Blockade that never existed!

Trump just be making himself happy!

Old age is already taking a big toll on his mental health!

Only you on the whole world says this!😅
I bet u still believe Americans can't enter Hormuz