Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon
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The ceasefire appears to have led Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing the global energy crisis. But major obstacles remain, as Hezbollah has not formally agreed to the truce and wants Israel to withdraw.
The Iranian regime said the Strait of Hormuz is under "full IRGC control," reversing course on reopening the strategic waterway crucial to global oil supply.
Abbas Araqchi says passage for all commercial vessels is declared completely open for the remaining period of the ceasefire; Trump said the US blockade on Iran ‘will remain in full force’