The Strait of Hormuz has been reopened by Iran, an official has announced. Just hours after Europe has been warned it is facingflights cancellations in just six weeksoverjet fuel shortagesand a IATA official has called for plans in place should "rationing" be needed, Iran said the key waterway can be accessed by commercial vessels.

The freedom of passage will last throughout the ceasefire between Lebanon andIsrael, the Iranian official said. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said: "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, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran."

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, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran.

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Taking to his social media platfrom, Truth Social,President Trump confirmed the Strait's reopening.

He wrote: "IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE. THANK YOU!"

It is unknown at this moment in time where the US blockade of Iranian ports remains after Iran's decision. The vital shipping route has been closed by Iran as a response to America and Israel' strikes. It's estimated that about a fifth of the world's oil supplies have to travel through the 50-mile-wide strait.

News of its opening comes asKeir Starmerchairs a gathering of around 40 world leaders in Paris with Emmanuel Macron, later today will then have lunch with the French President.

Starmer is expected to tell the summit: “The unconditional and immediate reopening of the strait is a global responsibility, and we need to act to get global energy and trade flowing freely again.

Source: Daily Express :: World Feed