Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' for all commercial vessels, Trump welcomes move

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz completely open to traffic for the Lebanon ceasefire period, with ships to follow routes set by the Ports and Maritime Organisation of Iran. President Donald Trump welcomed the move, calling the waterway ready for passage, while keeping a naval blockade on Iran until a deal is sealed. Pakistan stepped up mediation as army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir met Iranian leaders and Islamabad prepared a second round of US Iran talks after an inconclusive first. Trump said he may visit Islamabad if a deal is signed; the US Iran ceasefire ends April 21.