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IN BRIEF: What we know about Iran’s decision to open Strait of Hormuz

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire period, though the ban on warships remains in effect. The article reports on market reactions, noting drops in crude oil futures, and includes statements from the US, France, and the EU regarding the passage. Iran also stated it had previously closed the strait to vessels affiliated with the US, Israel, and their supporters.

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18 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Iran has opened the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire period, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.”
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Multiple web search results report that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz is 'completely open' for all commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire period. The sources cite this statement from Araghchi.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from US president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader Al…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Abbas Araghchi (Persian: عباس عراقچی [ʔæbˌbɒːse æɾɒːˈɢtʃi] ; also spelled Araqchi, born 5 December 1962) is an Iranian diplomat and politician who has served as the foreign minister of Iran since Augu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbas_Araghchi
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The ballistic missile program of Iran is the largest in the Middle East and plays a key role in Iran's military and defense strategy, pursuit of regional power projection, and other geopolitical goals…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_missile_program_of_I…
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“In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire," Araghchi wrote on X.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Abbas Araghchi stated that the passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is completely open due to the ceasefire in Lebanon, citing his post on X.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 8 April 2026, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in the 2026 Iran war, mediated by Pakistan. Iran had rejected the draft proposal for a 45-day two-phased ceasefire framework …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_ceasefire
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026. The war is ongoing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
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“He stressed that the passage of ships through the strait will be allowed along the route agreed with Iran.”
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One web search result quotes a senior military official stating that commercial vessels would be allowed to travel through the strait of Hormuz, but only along a determined route. While other sources discuss passage restrictions, this specific detail about an 'agreed route' is only present in one web search result.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the attacks by the United States and Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz
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“Iran’s ban on the passaged through the Strait of Hormuz is still in force for warships from any country, the Iranian state television said, citing a military source.”
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One web search result mentions that Iran's state media claimed a bulk carrier and an Iranian crude oil tanker transited the Strait of Hormuz. However, the claim that the ban on warships remains in force is not corroborated by multiple independent sources, and the evidence is limited to one web search result referencing state media.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the attacks by the United States and Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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“Free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz will only be possible after the West unblocks Iranian foreign assets, Reuters said, citing an Iranian official.”
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One web search result mentions a senior Iranian military official denying the crossing of US vessels, and another web search result discusses the general context of the Strait being open. The specific claim that free navigation *only* requires the West to unblock Iranian foreign assets, attributed to Reuters citing an official, is only found in one web search result.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting military and government sites, assassinating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other Iranian officials, and infli…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz
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“The price of futures contracts of Brent crude oil for June 2026 delivery has dropped by below $88 per barrel for the first time since March 11, 2026, according to trading data from London's ICE.”
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The web search results provide general links to ICE and CNBC regarding Brent Crude futures, but none of the provided evidence snippets contain the specific data point: 'Brent crude oil futures for June 2026 delivery dropped below $88 per barrel for the first time since March 11, 2026.' This specific data point is not corroborated.
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web search NEUTRAL — The ICE Brent Crude futures contract is a deliverable contract based on EFP delivery with an option to cash settle.
https://www.ice.com/products/219/Brent-Crude-Futures/data
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web search NEUTRAL — Get ICE Brent Crude (Jun'26) (@LCO.1:Intercontinental Exchange Europe) real-time stock quotes, news, price and financial information from CNBC.
https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/@LCO.1
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web search NEUTRAL — Brent Oil Futures historical prices: closing price, open, high, low, change and %change of the Brent Oil Futures for the selected range of dates.
https://www.investing.com/commodities/brent-oil-historical-d…
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“By 4:11 p.m. Moscow time (1:11 p.m. GMT) the price of Brent futures contracts had extended losses to 11.75% as it reached $87.71 per barrel, having declined below $88 per barrel, also first since March 11.”
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Two separate web search results report the exact figures: that at 4:11 p.m. Moscow time (1:11 p.m. GMT), Brent futures lost 11.75% to reach $87.71 per barrel, falling below $88 per barrel for the first time since March 11.
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web search NEUTRAL — The current price of Brent Oil futures is 87.99, with a previous close of 99.39.Today’s trading range for Brent Oil futures is between 87.80 and 98.96.
https://www.investing.com/commodities/brent-oil
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web search NEUTRAL — Tools to customize searches, view specific data sets, study detailed documentation, and access time-series data.71.04. 67.87.
https://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=PET&s=R…
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web search NEUTRAL — View live CFDs on Brent Crude Oil chart to track latest price changes. Trade ideas, forecasts, and market news are at your disposal as well.
https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/UKOIL/
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“As of 4:18 p.m. Moscow time (1:18 p.m. GMT) the Brent price was down by 10.06% at $89.39 a barrel.”
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Only one web search result reports the specific data point: 'As of 4:18 p.m. Moscow time (1:18 p.m. GMT) the Brent price was down 10.06% at $89.39 per barrel.' While other sources provide general Brent pricing information, this specific snapshot is not corroborated.
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web search NEUTRAL — By 4:11 p.m. Moscow time (1:11 p.m. GMT) the price of Brent futures contracts had extended losses to 11.75% as it reached $87.71 per barrel, having declined below $88 per barrel first since March 11.
https://tass.com/economy/2118827
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web search NEUTRAL — The current price of Brent Oil futures is 87.99, with a previous close of 99.39.Each Brent Oil futures contract represents 1,000 Barrels.
https://www.investing.com/commodities/brent-oil
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web search NEUTRAL — Price. 1 Barrel = 42 Gallons. Oil (Brent) Price Per 1 Gallon.
https://markets.businessinsider.com/commodities/oil-price
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“Meanwhile the price of futures contracts of WTI crude oil for June 2026 delivery was down by 10.58% at $81.52 per barrel.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or cross-references regarding the price of WTI crude oil futures for June 2026 delivery.
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“US President Donald Trump has thanked Iran for opening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, referring to it as the "Strait of Iran."”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or cross-references regarding US President Donald Trump thanking Iran or referring to the strait as the 'Strait of Iran.'
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“The US military will continue the naval blockade of Iran, despite Tehran’s statement on opening the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial ships.”
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“Participants in the Paris meeting on the Strait of Hormuz welcomed Iran’s decision to open the Strait, French President Emmanuel Macron said.”
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“France is ready to re-deploy part of its ships from the Mediterranean and Red Seas to a potential mission in the Strait of Hormuz, he said.”
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“The European Union has called for guaranteeing fee-free and unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz and is ready to redirect its Red Sea Aspides mission to the area, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas wrote on X.”
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“Iran decided to close the Strait of Hormuz to the passage of ships affiliated with the United States, Israel, and countries that supported their aggression against the Islamic republic.”
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“Iran fully controls the Strait of Hormuz, Head of the Government Information Council Elias Hazrati said on April 2.”
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“Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pledged that Iran had taken all measures to ensure safe passage of ships from friendly countries through the Strait of Hormuz.”
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“Iran suspended the passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz due to ceasefire violations, the Fars news agency reported on April 8.”
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