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@اتاق خبر منوتو: Following statements by Trump and Araghchi that the Strait of Hormuz is open, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) has announced, quoting a senior military official, that the passage of ci

The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported, citing a senior military official, that civilian vessels can pass through the Strait of Hormuz only with coordination with the IRGC Navy, while the passage of military vessels through the strait remains banned, despite statements by Trump and Araghchi that the strait is open.

Apr 17, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Following the announcement by Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi regarding the reopening of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's official television, quoting a senior military official, reporte

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the reopening of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz for civilian ships, but a senior military official reported that military ships, including American ones, are excluded. The passage will be under the supervision of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and must follow a designated route by Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization.

Apr 17, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Donald Trump, President of the United States, says the United States will "receive all the 'nuclear dust' produced by our mighty B-2 bombers." His reference is to Iran's stockpile of 60 percent enric

President Donald Trump of the United States stated on Truth Social that the U.S. will "receive all the 'nuclear dust' produced by our mighty B-2 bombers" in reference to Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, which was targeted in the 12-day war involving U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Apr 17, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Asim Munir, Commander of the Pakistan Army, met with Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic, in Tehran. Pezeshkian described war as a "blessing" in this meeting and held Israel responsib

Asim Munir, Commander of the Pakistan Army, met with Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic, in Tehran. During the meeting, Pezeshkian referred to war as a "blessing" and blamed Israel for regional instability.

Apr 17, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Hossein Taheri, a government-affiliated eulogist, stated in a video interview that, referring to a problem that arose in his larynx during the time of Ali Khamenei's life, when he visited the office o

Hossein Taheri, a government-affiliated eulogist, claimed in a video interview that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei resolved a larynx issue he was experiencing by placing his hand on it and reciting Surah Hamd when Taheri visited Khamenei's office.

Apr 17, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Donald Trump said that after the Strait of Hormuz issue had concluded, he received a call from NATO in which they inquired about any potential need for assistance. He said: "Now that the Strait of Ho

Donald Trump stated that after the resolution of the Strait of Hormuz issue, NATO contacted to offer assistance, which Trump declined, calling NATO "useless" and a "paper tiger" when actual support was needed.

Apr 17, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: President Trump: Sorry to break to you, if Hezbollah launches an attack, Israel WILL MOST DEFINITELY BOMB HEZBOLLAH in Lebanon. Before you talk about bombing or not, Hezbollah must disarm. Thank y

President Trump stated that if Hezbollah launches an attack, Israel will definitively respond by bombing Hezbollah in Lebanon. He also emphasized that Hezbollah must disarm before discussing potential military actions.

Apr 17, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, announced that the passage of all commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz has been fully freed until the end of the temporary ceasef

Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, announced that the passage of all commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz will remain free until the end of the temporary ceasefire period with the United States.

Apr 17, 2026

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@WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧: Trump announces the strait of Hormuz will continue to be blockaded solely from Iranian exports until a peace deal is reached.

U.S. President Trump announces that the Strait of Hormuz will remain blockaded to prevent Iranian oil exports until a peace agreement is reached.

Apr 17, 2026

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@اتاق خبر منوتو: Donald Trump wrote in his second post in the past hour on his social network: "The Strait of Hormuz is completely open and ready for full activity and passage, but the naval blockade will remain fully

In a social media post, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open for navigation and commerce but that a naval blockade against Iran will continue until a full agreement with Iran is reached, urging for swift progress in the ongoing negotiations.

Apr 17, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Donald Trump, President of the United States, announced that despite Iran's opening of the Strait of Hormuz, the naval blockade of the ports of the Islamic Republic will remain in place. He, who had

On April 28, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that despite Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the naval blockade on Iran's ports would remain in place until a full agreement between Tehran and Washington is reached. Trump had previously thanked Iran for reopening the strait, which was part of a two-week agreement that began on April 18.

Apr 17, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Donald Trump, President of the United States, wrote on the Truth Social network that the Islamic Republic has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open and ready for full passage." Earl

President Donald Trump of the United States posted on Truth Social that the Islamic Republic of Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz to be "completely open and ready for full passage." Earlier, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on X that, in accordance with the ceasefire in Lebanon, all commercial ships will pass freely through the Strait of Hormuz in the previously announced coordinated route during the ceasefire period.

Apr 17, 2026