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Iran says strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ but sounds warning on US blockade
ByJason Burke and William Christou in Beirut April 17, 2026April 18, 2026

Iran’s parliamentary speaker says strait could close again if US blockade continues, but Trump says it will remain in place until ‘transaction’ with Tehran is completeIran’s foreign minister has said that the strait of Hormuz is now fully open to comme…

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Oil Prices Fall Sharply After Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Open
ByRebecca F. Elliott April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

But analysts said it was not clear how quickly the oil industry in the Persian Gulf would be able to get back to normal.

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Strait of Hormuz Is Open During Cease-Fire in Lebanon, U.S. and Iran Say
ByPeter Eavis, Jenny Gross and Joe Rennison April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Statements from President Trump and Iran aimed to raise confidence in the safety of the waterway, but shipping experts said risks remained.

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US extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil – as it happened
ByAdam Fulton April 17, 2026April 18, 2026

This blog is now closedIran says strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ to commercial vessels as oil prices fallIn case you’re just joining us, here are the latest developments in the Middle East to bring you up to speed. It’s 9am in Beirut and Jerusalem, …

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How Trump’s Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Works
By April 16, 2026

Our business reporter Peter Eavis breaks down how American military ships have blocked Iranian-linked vessels from using the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. encourages other vessels to make the passage.

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Hegseth Again Threatens Attacks on Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure
ByJohn Ismay April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

The U.S. blockade of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would last “for as long as it takes,” the defense secretary said.

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What mines has Iran laid in the strait of Hormuz and how could the US remove them?
ByPeter Beaumont April 16, 2026

Trump plans to start anti-mine operations as part of a wider attempt to open the strait, but the clearance is laborious and dangerousMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has said he plans to begin anti-mine operations in the strait of Hormuz a…

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European Airlines Face Fuel Shortages Within Weeks
ByNiraj Chokshi April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

If tankers do not soon begin crossing the Strait of Hormuz, airlines in Europe may not have enough jet fuel to operate all of their flights.

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Gunfire reported in Beirut as truce comes into effect – as it happened
ByAdam Fulton April 16, 2026April 17, 2026

This blog is now closed. Our live coverage continues hereIran has stopped all petrochemical exports to prioritise domestic supply and prevent shortages of raw materials, Reuters reported.The state-owned National Petrochemical Company ordered firms to s…

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Pakistani Mediators Arrive in Tehran in Bid to Keep U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Alive
ByElian Peltier, Eric Schmitt, Jenny Gross and Thomas Fuller April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

The diplomacy came as the U.S. Navy locked down trade to Iranian ports, and Iran responded by threatening critical shipping routes across the region.

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