Hormuz Strait Reopened: Iran's Conditions Amid US Blockade

The Strait of Hormuz is now open for shipping, but Iran warns this could change if the US keeps its blockade in place. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announces that, under a ceasefire agreement, vessels can use the waterway, but with strict conditions. Only commercial ships are allowed, military transit is banned, and no vessels linked to countries Iran sees as hostile can pass. US President Donald Trump praises the reopening, thanking Iran for its cooperation and expressing gratitude to Pakistan and Gulf countries for their support. He calls it a "great day for the world" but emphasizes that the US blockade remains active until negotiations with Iran are complete. This waterway is crucial, carrying about 20 percent of the world's oil. The US started its blockade after tensions escalated with Iran amid Israeli actions in Lebanon. As negotiations continue, the situation remains tense, and the future of the Strait of Hormuz is uncertain. This matters because it affects global oil supplies and international relations.