Iran has announced the full reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, aligning the move with the ongoing ceasefire in Lebanon.
Hours ago, President Donald Trump announced that Lebanon and Israel had agreed to sheathe their swords in line with the ceasefire deal earlier reached between Iran and US.
Following a peace talk organised by Pakistani authorities, Iran and US agreed to a two-week ceasefire deal.
However, continued talks for peace did not pull through at Islamabad last week.
Shortly after, the ceasefire was agreed, Israel halted attacks on Iran but continued to hit Lebanon.
Iran had warned that continued Israeli military strikes in Lebanon amounted to a violation of a ceasefire agreement involving the United States.
It said the situation could derail ongoing diplomatic negotiations in the Middle East.
But in a statement posted on social media, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, said all commercial shipping is now “completely open” through the vital waterway for the duration of the truce.
He added that vessels must follow a coordinated route previously outlined by Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organisation.
“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,” he said.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global transit corridor through which a significant share of the world’s oil supply passes, had faced disruptions in recent weeks amid escalating hostilities. Its reopening is expected to stabilise maritime trade and energy markets, at least for the duration of the ceasefire.
The post Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz After Israel-Lebanon Truce appeared first on Information Nigeria.