Coverage dated April 15, 2026 to April 16, 2026

Donald Trump thanks Iran for reopening Strait of Hormuz

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz is "declared completely open" for the rest of the ceasefire.

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CBS News
Live Updates: Diplomatic efforts to end Iran war, reopen Strait of Hormuz intensify on multiple fronts (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 15, 2026
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With the Iran war frozen by a ceasefire but oil still not moving through the Strait of Hormuz, there are burgeoning efforts to build a diplomatic off-ramp.
Fortune
Iran and White House say the Strait of Hormuz is ‘completely open.’ But it definitely remains closed—at least for now (opens Fortune)
Published Apr 16, 2026
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Iran remains unwilling to give up its control over the Strait of Hormuz for now.
Breitbart News
Trump Confirms Strait of Hormuz 'Completely Open' to All Shipping Traffic (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 16, 2026
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President Donald Trump confirmed Friday that Iran has fully opened the contested Strait of Hormuz to all commercial shipping traffic.
New York Post
Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ as Trump celebrates tumbling oil prices, rips into NATO as ‘Paper Tiger’ (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 16, 2026
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President Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” for all ships.
Al-Monitor
Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' to ships (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Apr 16, 2026
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Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday that commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will remain secure for the duration of the Israel-Lebanon truce.
Washington Examiner
Trump and Iran announce Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' for rest of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 16, 2026
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Iran's foreign minister said they would begin allowing vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz for the rest of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
NPR
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open (opens NPR)
Published Apr 16, 2026
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Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is now open to all commercial traffic. We examine the possible global economic repercussions should oil and gas shipments start flowing again in significant numbers.
Insider
Some ships are sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. Others are turning around. Here's what 'completely open' looks like for now. (opens Insider)
Published Apr 16, 2026
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Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz was "completely open" on Friday. Ship-tracking data shows the situation.
Al Jazeera
World reacts to Strait of Hormuz reopening amid US-Iran conflict (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 16, 2026
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Politicians and industry welcome reopening of the vital waterway after throttling of traffic caused oil prices to spike.
Bangor Daily News
Iran says Hormuz Strait open after Lebanon deal, Trump expects Iran deal 'soon' (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Apr 16, 2026
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The U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, which started on February 28, has killed thousands of people and destabilised the Middle East.
Foxla
Iran latest: Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' says Iran foreign minister (opens Foxla)
Published Apr 16, 2026
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Iran foreign minister announced the Strait of Hormuz is 'completely open' a day after the announcement of the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Deutsche Welle
Iran war: Strait of Hormuz open amid Israel-Lebanon truce (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Apr 16, 2026
CNN
Live updates: Iran declares Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ as ceasefire holds in Lebanon (opens CNN)
Published Apr 16, 2026
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A pause in fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon could help pave the way for a deal with Tehran. Follow along for live updates.
Al Jazeera
Iran foreign minister says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 16, 2026
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Iran says ‘passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz’ open during the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Insider
MarineTraffic shows Hormuz Strait vessel activity after Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal (opens Insider)
Published Apr 16, 2026
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Tanker ships are sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what 'completely open' looks like right now.
Townhall
President Trump Announces the Strait of Hormuz Is Fully Open Amid Lebanon Ceasefire, Oil Prices Plunge (opens Townhall)
Published Apr 16, 2026
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President Trump announces Strait of Hormuz fully open amid Lebanon ceasefire; oil prices plunge sharply.
Newsweek
Donald Trump thanks Iran for reopening Strait of Hormuz (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 16, 2026
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz is "declared completely open" for the rest of the ceasefire.
PJ Media
BREAKING: The Strait of Hormuz Is Open (opens PJ Media)
Published Apr 16, 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened amid ongoing tensions involving Iran and regional conflicts.
Blaze Media
Trump says Iran has CAVED to his demands on nuclear enrichment — and on the Strait of Hormuz (opens Blaze Media)
Published Apr 16, 2026
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The foreign minister for Iran confirms that the strait is open to all commercial vessels.
The Daily Caller
Iran Opens Strait Of Hormuz ... For Now (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Apr 16, 2026
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Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced Friday that the Strait of Hormuz was officially open.