Headlines. Iran briefly opened the Strait of Hormuz on 17 April before the IRGC reversed course within 20 hours. Messaging remains fragmented, with senior political, military, and media figures issuing conflicting positions on control and access. Trump declared the strait “completely open” while maintaining the blockade until a final deal is reached.
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