The US continued to exert pressure on Iran on Friday even as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the Strait of Hormuz was completely open for commercial vessels.
“In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of [the] ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Araghchi said on social media.
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US President Donald Trump thanked Iran for the action but said a US naval blockade on vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports would remain in “full force and effect … only until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100 per cent complete”.
Trump added that the process would go quickly because most of the points had already been negotiated.
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Trump announces Israel and Lebanon agreement to 10-day ceasefire
Trump announces Israel and Lebanon agreement to 10-day ceasefire
Earlier, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth renewed his threats against Iran, saying that the US would attack Iran’s civilian infrastructure if diplomatic efforts failed.
