Washington Today (4-17-26): Pres. Trump says Hormuz blockade continues, Iran says it's fully open
April 17, 2026
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56:07Now PlayingWashington Today (4-17-26): Pres. Trump says Hormuz blockade continues, Iran says it's fully open
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as posted by the channelBoth President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, but President Trump says the U.S. naval blockade of shipping to and from Iranian ports continues.
France and Britain say they will lead a multinational defensive mission to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz that will be deployed only after a lasting peace is agreed to.
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