Iran Reopens Strait, U.S. Navy Blockade Stays

0:00On April 17th, Iran just announced its fully reopened the straight-of-form moves to commercial ships, easing fears of a major oil chokehold. But President Trump quickly clapped back, saying the U.S. Navy's blockade on Iranian vessels and ports stays locked in until Tehran inks a full deal, including on its nuclear program. Earlier this week, Trump slapped on that blockade after Iran throttled straight traffic over clashes in Lebanon, calling it a violation of the. Pakistan broke its ceasefire between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. He first tweeted cheers for the reopening, then doubled down that the squeeze continues to a complete agreement. Iranian outlets close to the Revolutionary Guard are scratching their heads, blasting the move for lacking clear sign-off from top brass like the Supreme National Security Council. Oil prices dipped Friday on hopes of a U.S. Iran breakthrough after warnings the energy crunch could spike without the straight-flowing free. Meanwhile, the two-week ceasefire halting nearly seven weeks of war faces cracks, with

1:03Hezbollah sidelined from talks in Israeli troops still holding. Southern Lebanon turf Nanyahu says Israel's push against Hezbollah ain't done, even as Trump pushed the truce. Spiratic shelling hits Southern Lebanon right after the ceasefire kicked in, and displaced families are trickling back despite warnings. With mines still needing clearance and talks hanging, this straight drama underscores how fragile peace stays in the mix.