, April 17 -- Iran and the United States on Friday said the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened and is fully operational for commercial shipping after nearly seven weeks of disruption that had affected global energy trade.

"IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE. THANK YOU!," US President Donald Trump said on social media, using an unofficial name for the strategic waterway.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that commercial vessels would be allowed to pass in line with the ongoing ceasefire arrangement, reports South China Morning Post.

Araghchi said ships would be required to follow designated routes set by Iran's Ports and Maritime Organisation.

The announcement comes ...