Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open for commercial vessels during the ceasefire in Lebanon, reported Mumbai's Logistics Update.

Araghchi said passage for all vessels has been declared "completely open" for the duration of the truce, with ships required to follow routes set by the Ports and Maritime Organisation of Iran.

Former US President Donald Trump welcomed the move in a post on Truth Social, noting Iran's declaration that the strait is "fully open and ready for full passage."

Vessel movement through the strait had been disrupted in late February amid security concerns linked to conflict, raising fears of restricted access and impacting global trade flows, particularly oil shipments.

On April 13, Mr Trump ordered a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports after talks with Tehran collapsed. The blockade, enforced by US naval forces, disrupted maritime trade and escalated tensions across the region.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical maritime routes, handling a large share of global oil shipments. Any disruption directly affects international shipping, freight rates and energy supply chains.