Iran declares Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ for remainder of truce

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz will remain “completely open” until the end of the ceasefire with the United States next Wednesday, following the start of a truce in Lebanon.

“In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, full passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is declared for the remainder of the ceasefire period, following the coordinated route already announced by the Ports and Maritime Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on X.

The route outlined by Iran’s top diplomat includes separate entry and exit lanes: inbound traffic will move from the Gulf of Oman northward to Larak Island and then into the Persian Gulf, while outbound traffic will follow the reverse path.

Araqchi announced the reopening of the strategic waterway—through which about 20% of global oil flows—after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect overnight following negotiations mediated by Washington.

The end of hostilities in Lebanon was one of the conditions of the ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States on the 8th, although Israel continued strikes on Lebanese territory, which have killed more than 2,200 people, according to Lebanese authorities.

At the same time, Tehran committed to allowing vessel transit through Hormuz as part of the agreement with Washington, although ship traffic had in fact declined after the truce came into effect.

The United States, for its part, imposed its own restrictions on vessels heading to or coming from Iranian ports after the two sides failed to reach an agreement in talks held last Saturday in Islamabad, with Pakistan acting as mediator.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes it may not be necessary to extend the ceasefire with Iran next Wednesday, as Washington and Tehran could soon reach a peace agreement, which would include, among other issues, the reopening of Hormuz.