In a mega development, Iran announced to open the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi announced to open the Strait of Hormuz after the ceasefire in Lebanon. Abbas Aragchi also said that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open until the ceasefire in Iran and Lebanon.
Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Aragchi wrote on X, “In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran.”
The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Aragchi also confirmed that all the ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s announcement.
Abbas Aragchi added that this decision was made after the ceasefire in Lebanon, and under it, commercial activities will be able to continue without any interruption.
Trump thanks Iran for opening Hormuz
It is pertinent to mention that the US President Donald Trump thanked Iran for opening the Strait of Hormuz for commercial activities.
Trump wrote on his Truth Social account, “IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE. THANK YOU!”
After Pakistan’s mediation efforts, Iran finally opened the Strait of Hormuz.
