Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Fully Open – THIS UPDATE

Global diplomatic tensions showed signs of easing on Friday after Iran announced it was opening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, a move echoed by US President Donald Trump amid a fragile 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on He added that the ships will operate along coordinated sea routes previously outlined by the Iranian Maritime and Port Organization.

President Trump, in a separate statement on social media, said Iran announced that the Strait “is fully open and ready for full passage,” framing the development as part of a broader diplomatic momentum aimed at mitigating weeks of conflict involving Iran, Israel and Hezbollah.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy corridor, has suffered significant disruption during recent hostilities, raising global concerns over energy security and maritime stability. The latest announcement is seen by observers as a temporary easing of pressure rather than a permanent resolution of underlying tensions.

The development comes as a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah appeared to hold, offering a cautious pause in fighting that has displaced thousands and raised fears of a wider regional war.

In Beirut and other parts of Lebanon, residents responded cautiously to the announcement, with some displaced families beginning tentative movements back to their homes as authorities urged restraint pending clearer safety guarantees.

U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon reported no airstrikes since midnight but noted continued concerns about airspace violations and intermittent artillery activity. The Israeli military has yet to provide a formal response to these reports.

Under the ceasefire, Israel retains the right to act in self-defense against imminent threats, while offensive operations in southern Lebanon are expected to be limited during the ceasefire period.

Trump described the developments as a “historic day for Lebanon” and expressed optimism that the broader conflict involving Iran could soon be over, saying in a separate speech that “the war in Iran is going swimmingly” and “should be over very soon.”

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