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Will Hormuz reopen?

Irani said that the Strait of Hormuz has been declared open to commercial shipping, through Trump said the blockade on Iranian vessels remains in place.

US President Donald Trump waves to the media after walking off of Air Force One at Miami International Airport on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

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In today's edition:

  • 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire takes effect though sticking points remain
  • UK, France host Hormuz summit as Iran, US tout agreement on reopening strait
  • Interview with key Iranian Kurdish leader
  • Is Saudi-backed LIV Golf on verge of collapse?
  • US military says Syria withdrawal complete 

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