Iran agreed to never close Strait of Hormuz, claims Trump, as Tehran sets ceasefire deadline
- Posted on April 17, 2026
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Iran agreed to never close Strait of Hormuz, claims Trump, as Tehran sets ceasefire deadline
US-Iran war: President Trump announced Iran has pledged to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, a significant win for US negotiators. This follows Iran's Foreign Minister declaring the vital waterway fully accessible for commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire. The move aims to prevent the strait's use as a geopolitical weapon.