Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open.’ Here’s what that really means.
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open for commercial vessels, contingent on Lebanon-Israel ceasefire.
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iran declared the strait of hormuz "completely open" for commercial vessels on friday. the announcement came almost seven weeks after the middle east conflict began. the opening is conditional, however, and only applies as long as the lebanon-israel cease-fire agreement remains in effect. the strait is a crucial maritime passage for seaborne oil shipments.
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