Automotivelogistics: Strait of Hormuz “completely open”, says Iran’s foreign minister as impact of disruption on automakers’ supply chains becomes clearer

Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s minister of foreign affairs, claimed on April 17 that Iran would “completely open” the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vesselsIran Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In a post on social media platform X, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s minister of foreign affairs stated: “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.”

Responding to this announcement, US president Donald Trump – declaring it a “great and brilliant day for the world” – explained in his own social media posts that the US’ naval blockade of Iran’s ports would remain in effect until such time as its deal with Iran in 100% complete. He also claimed that with the US’ help Iran “has removed, or is removing, all sea mines” from the Strait of Hormuz.