French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday hosted a video conference with their European allies to discuss the possible deployment of a multinational force to the Strait of Hormuz once the war in Iran is over. Macron welcomed Iran's announcement that the waterway would be reopened to commercial shipping for the rest of the ceasefire, but called for the strait's "unconditional" reopening.

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday hosted a video conference with their European allies to discuss the possible deployment of a multinational force to the Strait of Hormuz once the war in Iran is over. Macron welcomed Iran's announcement that the waterway would be reopened to commercial shipping for the rest of the ceasefire, but called for the strait's "unconditional" reopening. France24 International Affairs Editor Rochelle Ferguson shares further insights.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday the Strait of Hormuz was open following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, while U.S. President Donald Trump said talks could take place this weekend and he believed a deal to end the Iran war would ‌come "soon". Araqchi said in a post…

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 ten-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Friday as US President Donald Trump pushes for broader regional diplomacy, including a possible first-ever leaders’ meeting. The truce comes…

LONDON, April 17 : Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for transporting global oil and gas, was open for all commercial vessels following a ceasefire accord agreed in Lebanon.Here are some quotes from the shipping industry and world leaders on the Iranian declaration.

Trump announces an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire starting at 5 PM ET April 16, inviting both leaders to the White House for historic peace talks.

The U.S.-Israel ceasefire with Iran must hold across all fronts

The U.S.-Israel ceasefire with Iran must hold across all fronts

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday hosted a video conference with their European allies to discuss the possible deployment of a multinational force to the Strait of Hormuz once the war in Iran is over. Macron welcomed Iran's announcement that the waterway would be reopened to commercial shipping for the rest of the ceasefire, but called for the strait's "unconditional" reopening.

Lebanon’s president said the country is entering a “new phase” after a ceasefire with Israel, aiming for lasting agreements and stronger state control.

Iran said it has opened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping traffic for the reamiiner of a 10-day cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon, and US President Donald Trump again suggested that Washington and Tehran could reach a deal to end the US-Israeli war with Iran in the near future.

Military ready to return to fighting with force on both fronts; officials assess Iran will quickly start to rebuild capabilities, despite estimated $100 billion in damages

The halt to weeks of fighting is being celebrated in Lebanon, but it will be difficult to ensure it lasts.

BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 17 (UPI) -- The Israel-Hezbollah war, temporarily halted by a 10-day cease-fire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, opened a diplomatic process that would engage Lebanon in complex and sensitive negotiations to end the conflict, address Hezbollah's weapons and avoid being forced into an imposed peace.

BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 17 (UPI) -- The Israel-Hezbollah war, temporarily halted by a 10-day cease-fire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, opened a diplomatic process that would engage Lebanon in complex and sensitive negotiations to end the conflict, address Hezbollah's weapons and avoid being forced into an imposed peace.

Prime Minister Rob Jetten said preparations for a mission in the Strait of Hormuz need to be stepped up so participating countries can act quickly once a lasting ceasefire is secured. Speaking at his weekly press conference on Friday, he added that he had earlier joined a videoconference with almost 50 countries involved in the international coalition. The Strait of Hormuz had earlier been closed by Iran, but Tehran announced on Friday that it has

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will on Friday host a  video conference with their European allies to discuss the possible deployment of a multinational force to the Strait of Hormuz once the war in Iran is over. The force would help ensure safe and secure passage through the crucial waterway. France24 journalist Carys Garland reports the latest from the Elysée Palace. 

A truce took hold Friday between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah, providing relief on both sides of the border and an opening for Iran and the United States to reach a deal to end the wider war. The ceasefire appears to have led Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing…

Trump said the US naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place until a peace deal with Tehran.

However, US President Donald Trump said the naval blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until a deal is reached to end the war.

A spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said the blockade was a violation of the ceasefire agreement.

DUBAI, April 17 - All ships can sail through the Strait of Hormuz but this needs to be coordinated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a senior Iranian official told Reuters, adding that unfreezing Iranian funds was part of the deal. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Tehran: Tehran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain "completely open" for the duration of the current cessation of hostilities in Lebanon.

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at NATO allies, labelling them a "paper tiger" following Tehran's announcement to restore access to the Strait of Hormuz for commercial maritime traffic. The US President asserted that he was contacted by NATO member states offering assistance immediately after Iran declared the reopening of the strategic waterway. 🌎 ‘Paper Tiger’: Donald Trump Mocks NATO While Praising Gulf Allies After Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz.