India, April 17 -- Iran has announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels, marking a significant de-escalation in regional tensions amid the ongoing Lebanon ceasefire. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that the vital shipping lane would remain open for the duration of the truce, allowing global maritime traffic to resume under a designated safe route system. 

US-Israel-Iran War Latest Update: Strait of Hormuz Reopened for Commercial Shipping Amid Lebanon Ceasefire

The move comes after weeks of disruption in one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, which had previously seen severe restrictions due to the broader US-Israel-Iran conflict.

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