Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial shipping during the Lebanon ceasefire, triggering a sharp drop in oil prices, while Donald Trump welcomed the move but kept a US naval blockade in place. At the same time, Emmanuel Macron and the UK are leading plans for a neutral mission to secure the route, as shipping firms remain cautious and seek further clarity.
Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' amid fragile ceasefire
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Mon 09:52 - Al Jazeera English
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Mon 10:08 - France 24
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Mon 11:18 - Washington Examiner
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Mon 12:36 - Al-Monitor
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Mon 14:09 - Middle East Eye
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Mon 14:14 - Al Jazeera English
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Mon 14:36 - Al Jazeera English
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Mon 14:56 - France 24
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Mon 15:01 - Al-Monitor
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Mon 15:27 - Euronews
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Mon 16:18 - BBC Politics
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Mon 20:52 - France 24
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Mon 22:55 - PBS Newshour
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Tue 04:36 - Al-Monitor
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Tue 08:50 - France 24
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Tue 10:03 - La Repubblica (IT)
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Wed 00:00 - Al Jazeera English
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Wed 11:22 - Middle East Eye
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Wed 15:29 - Al Jazeera English
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Wed 17:05 - Fox News
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Thu 12:33 - Washington Examiner
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Thu 13:04 - Middle East Eye
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Thu 13:10 - The Hill
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Fri 10:00 - The Hill
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Fri 14:00 - Al-Monitor
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Fri 14:12 - Middle East Eye
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Fri 14:36 - BBC Headlines
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Fri 23:19 - The Hill
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Sat 01:31 - DW All
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Sat 01:31 - DW All
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Sat 01:31 - DW Top
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade
Sat 04:30 - Al-Monitor
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Sat 05:01 - France 24
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Sat 05:56 - Euronews
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Sat 06:07 - Al Jazeera English
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Sat 08:48 - Middle East Eye
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Sat 08:53 - France 24
Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' amid fragile ceasefire
Sat 09:30 - Al-Monitor
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Sat 09:49 - France 24
Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade with ships mid-transit