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Is the Strait of Hormuz 'completely open'? | Iran War Briefing Day 49 with Michael Clarke

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April 17, 2026

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Israel and Lebanon have signed a 10-day ceasefire agreement - so what happens now?

As the war enters a phase of ceasefires and proposals, Sky News’ military analyst Michael Clarke looks at how likely the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel will hold.

Meanwhile, Iran has re-opened the Strait of Hormuz as US President Donald Trump says it will never close again.

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