Iran has declared that the Strait of Hormuz is ‘completely open’ in an announcement that has been welcomed by Donald Trump. In response to the statement by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the President of the US declared his gratitude on social media.

Iran says the shipping lane will remain open for the ‘remaining period of ceasefire’; the two-week truce agreed between the USA and Iran expires on April 22.

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The Strait of Hormuz – through which one fifth of the world’s oil flows – has been closed since America launched its offensive against Iran at the end of February. According to shipping data, fewer than 300 ships have passed through the Strait since then, compared to the 138 ships that went through the Strait each day before the........

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