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People stand next to a mural with the images of late Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah, left, and Hashem Safieddine as displaced residents return to their villages following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, in Zefta, southern Lebanon, Friday, April 17, 2026.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X that the strait “is declared completely open” in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon. Trump said in a social media post that the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ships and ports would remain force until a deal is reached to end the war. The development followed the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire, which appeared to be holding on Friday. It was not clear whether the pause in Lebanon could lead to a lasting deal, but it could indicate that some progress was made.
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