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0:00I'm Ed Donahue with an AP News Minute, stocks finish higher. The Dow up 889 points a new record. Oil prices are also lower after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open to all traffic. As part of the 10-day Israel-Hesbalah ceasefire in Lebanon. Admiral Brad Cooper heads U.S. Central Command. It is open today. I've seen a couple ships going out. We'll see what this looks like going for. But I think we should all remain optimistic. But President Trump says the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues. Iran's Foreign Minister Esmail Baghday responded, saying if they continue what they call a naval blockade, surely the Islamic Republic of Iran will take necessary reciprocal measures. There is no doubt in that. He called Iran the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz. It's not clear whether the pause in Lebanon could lead to a lasting deal. The U.S. Iran ceasefire expires next week. More information at APnews.com. I'm Ed Donahue.