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WASHINGTON, April 17 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday thanked Iran for opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz but said the United States' naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain "in full force" until the two sides agree to a deal.
Beirut: US President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister have confirmed the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, as a 10-day truce in Lebanon appeared to hold.
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US President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday the opening of the Strait in a Truth Social message that read: "Iran has just announced that the Strait of Iran is fully opened and ready for full passage."
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Iran has announced that it will allow passage for “all commercial vessels” through the strategic Strait of Hormuz following the declaration of a 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. However, US President Donald Trump has vowed to maintain his blockade of Iranian ports.
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With President Trump signaling on Thursday that a deal with Tehran could be close, and indicating that another round of talks may take place this weekend, the focus is already beginning to shift beyond the Gulf region and back toward the Gulf of America, where reports earlier this week suggested the U.S. military wa…
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” for all ships, so long as the Israel-Lebanon cease-fire remains in place — with President Trump quickly expressing his gratitude, calling it the “Strait of Iran.”
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Pakistan is the regional go-between to help maintain the 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon and push for a conclusive deal to end the Iran war
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France and the United Kingdom are convening dozens of countries to advance plans for a multinational maritime force to secure the Strait of Hormuz, but Washington is not part of the discussions.
Oil prices dropped on Friday but are still heading for a weekly gain after a 10-day Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire came into effect and US President Donald Trump said war with Iran could end “fairly soon”.
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A US-brokered ceasefire that aims to halt an “idiotic war” between Hezbollah and Israel will stop “senseless killing”, President Donald Trump’s envoy Tom Barrack said.
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President Donald Trump’s push to extend the government’s controversial warrantless surveillance powers suffered a minor setback early Friday morning after a group of conservative lawmakers rejected a compromise deal that would have extended the program for five years while incorporating some minor reforms intended t…
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Hours before the ceasefire took effect, Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, including the Qasmiyeh Bridge, a vital crossing over the Litani River linking Tyre to surrounding areas. Repeatedly targeted, the bridge was reportedly left unusable, disrupting movement and supply routes, though residents were seen crossi…
The 10-day cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon appeared to hold Friday – hours after President Trump branded the truce a historic day for Lebanon.
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