Iran war: Strait of Hormuz open amid Israel-Lebanon truce

As a 10-day ceasefire deal between Lebanon and Israel took effect, the Israeli military said its forces are going to remain in southern Lebanon. Iran and Donald Trump say the Strait of Hormuz is now open. DW has more.

• A 10-day ceasefire deal between Lebanon and Israel takes effect
• Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen amid the truce 
• Israeli military says it is going to stay in southern Lebanon
• US President Trump refers to war in Iran as a 'little diversion' in his second term

Here is a round-up of the latest developments on the US-Israeli war with Iran and the wider Middle East on Friday, April 17, 2026: