Iran declares Hormuz open as Lebanon ceasefire begins
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-04-18 02:58 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, World News, War & Conflict
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TEHRAN — Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping on Friday, as a ceasefire came into effect in Lebanon, raising hopes that two of the main obstacles to a US-Iran peace deal could have been cleared.
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