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What is happening in Strait of Hormuz after Trump said it 'completely open'?
short by Ashley Paul / on Saturday, 18 April, 2026
Despite US President Donald Trump saying the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" and Iran agreeing with him, commercial ships in the waterway reportedly remain cautious. A video shared by CNBC showed ships trying to pass the Strait via an Iran-approved route, with some turning back mid-journey. "[The Strait] is definitely not open," Iranian policy analyst Karim Sadjadpour told CNN.
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