Iran War Live Updates: Lebanon Truce Holds as Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz ‘Fully Open'
Donald Trump amplified an Iranian announcement that a key maritime strait was "fully open," adding a new layer to a day already shaped by a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon and renewed diplomatic maneuvering. The statement came as regional actors weighed the early stability of the 10‑day truce and as world leaders continued talks to restore shipping routes and contain wider fallout.
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What To Know
- Iran announced that a major shipping strait was open for full passage, a message Trump highlighted on social media.
- A 10‑day ceasefire in Lebanon appears to be holding despite Lebanese army claims of Israeli violations. Israel says its forces will remain in the south, and Hezbollah says it will observe the pause only if Israeli attacks stop.
- Trump said a White House meeting between Israel and Lebanon could take place within two weeks and expressed confidence that talks with Iran could resume soon.
- World leaders are holding a virtual meeting on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, where a Pakistani‑flagged tanker made a rare transit on Thursday.
- Police in Britain are investigating a claim that the Israeli Embassy in London was targeted in a drone plot involving dangerous substances..
- Trump said he will invite Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to the White House for talks.
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This story was originally published April 17, 2026 at 6:15 AM.