Hyderabad, April 17 -- Iran on Friday, April 17, said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to all vessels following the Lebanon ceasefire, signalling a shift towards easing regional tensions.

In a post on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the vital waterway will remain open throughout the truce period, with ships permitted to transit via designated routes coordinated by authorities.

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoints, had faced heightened tensions and disruptions amid recent regional escalation, raising concerns over global energy supplies.

Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump imposed a naval blockade targeting Iran after Tehran restricted traffic through the strait...