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Iran Claims Strait of Hormuz Open Amid Controversy

4/18/2026

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  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial vessels after a ceasefire, but the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) criticized the statement.
  • Tasnim News, linked to IRGC, said Araghchi's communication lacked clarity and openness depends on the United States lifting its blockade.
  • The International Energy Agency reported significant supply losses from the strait's closure, prompting British officials to urge Iran to restore shipping traffic.