Iran says Strait of Hormuz is fully open, U.S. blockade to remain in ‘full force’

VIDEO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels. Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi said the strategic waterway “is declared completely open,” in line with the new ceasefire in Lebanon. Trump said the Strait is “ready for full passage.” However, Trump added that the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Iran reaches a deal with Washington to end the war.

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