Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic

Iran has announced the complete reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, following the ceasefire in Lebanon. 

The reopening of the vital waterway was confirmed by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who emphasized that maritime operations would safely resume under Iranian oversight.

"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," Araghchi stated.

The Strait had been effectively blocked to vessels affiliated with adversaries and those cooperating with them, a strategic maneuver by Tehran aimed at maintaining security in the waterway during unrelenting US-Israeli aggression that began on February 28.

Throughout the 40 days of aggression, Iranian armed forces demonstrated remarkable defensive capabilities, unleashing 100 waves of successful retaliatory strikes against sensitive and strategic American and Israeli targets throughout the region.

Friday’s maritime announcement follows a major diplomatic victory for Tehran.

On April 8, the United States formally accepted Iran’s 10-point proposal as the foundation for a permanent ceasefire.

One of the conditions set by Tehran, and reiterated by mediator Pakistan, was ceasefire in all fronts, including Lebanon.