Strait Of Hormuz Completely Open, Says Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi; Trump Says Thank You

Hyderabad: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday, in a post on 'X', stated, "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's announcement comes a day after US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.

Following the announcement, US President Donald Trump shared a post on the Truth Social platform and welcomed Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz will be open to shipping for the duration of a ceasefire.

"Iran has just announced that the Strait of Iran is fully open and ready for full passage. Thank you!" Trump said.

Later, in a series of posts, the US President Trump, in an all-caps social media post, said that the U.S. Navy’s blockade on Iranian ships and ports would remain in force “UNTIL SUCH TIME AS OUR TRANSACTION WITH IRAN IS 100% COMPLETE.”

“THIS PROCESS SHOULD GO VERY QUICKLY IN THAT MOST OF THE POINTS ARE ALREADY NEGOTIATED,” Trump added.

Then Trump said the United States had "prohibited" Israel from bombing Lebanon following a ceasefire deal, adding that Washington would work with Lebanon to "deal with" Hezbollah.

"Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer. They are PROHIBITED from doing so by the U.S.A. Enough is enough!!!" Trump said on his Truth Social network, a day after announcing the 10-day truce.

Trump rejects NATO offer to help with Hormuz, says 'stay away'

Trump had rejected an offer from NATO to help secure the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said it had reopened, telling the US-led alliance to "STAY AWAY."

"Now that the Hormuz Strait situation is over, I received a call from NATO asking if we would need some help. I TOLD THEM TO STAY AWAY, UNLESS THEY JUST WANT TO LOAD UP THEIR SHIPS WITH OIL," Trump said on his Truth Social network.

Trump says US helping Iran remove mines from Hormuz

President Donald Trump said that Iran was removing mines from the Strait of Hormuz with US assistance, after Tehran said the crucial sea passage was reopen.

"Iran, with the help of the U.S.A., has removed, or is removing, all sea mines!" Trump said on his Truth Social network.

Trump says Iran agrees to 'never' close Hormuz strait again

Trump said that Iran had agreed to never again shut the Strait of Hormuz, during a string of social media posts indicating a peace deal with Tehran was near.

"Iran has agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again. It will no longer be used as a weapon against the World," Trump said on his Truth Social network, after Iran earlier said the crucial sea passage would remain open during a Middle East ceasefire.

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