Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz; Trump says blockade will remain until deal is signed
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-04-18 11:54 UTC+10:00
Section: All News
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Snippet:
Iran said Friday that it reopened the crucial Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels in line with a temporary Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, but US President Donald Trump said a US naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain "in full force" until a peace deal is signed.
--------------------------------------------------------------------