US President Donald Trump Thanks Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir As Strait Of Hormuz Reopens
· Free Press Journal
Mumbai: US President Donald Trump, on Friday, took to his official Truth Social account to express gratitude to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir. This comes moments after Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that the Strait of Hormuz has been opened for all commercial vessels.
'India Welcomes Every Step Towards Peace': MEA On Israel-Lebanon CeasefirePresident Trump on TruthSocial: Thank you to Pakistan and its Great Prime Minister and Field Marshall, two fantastic people!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP pic.twitter.com/ebhNQkYi2t
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— Donald J Trump Posts TruthSocial (@TruthTrumpPost) April 17, 2026
Araghchi made the announcement through a post on X: “In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of the ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by the Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” he wrote.
Dubai Police ‘Tracked’ Private WhatsApp Chat To Nab Airline Staff Over Iran Strike ClipIn line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran.
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 17, 2026
Following the Iranian Foreign Minister’s post on X, President Trump thanked Iran for opening the Strait of Hormuz and said that the country had agreed never to close it again, preventing it from being used as a weapon against the world.
Iran Opens Strait Of Hormuz For All Commercial Vessels For Remaining Period Of Ceasefire After Truce Between Israel & LebanonPresident Trump in TruthSocial: IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE. THANK YOU! pic.twitter.com/vFZzD15krB
— Donald J Trump Posts TruthSocial (@TruthTrumpPost) April 17, 2026
President Trump: Iran has agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again.
— Donald J Trump Posts TruthSocial (@TruthTrumpPost) April 17, 2026
It will no longer be used as a weapon against the World! President DONALD J. TRUMP pic.twitter.com/ehZfkhnmxb
These developments come a day after a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was declared by President Trump and also confirmed by Hezbollah.
In his statement, President Trump said he had a productive conversation with Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu, noting that both leaders had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire aimed at restoring peace. The truce is set to take effect at 5 p.m. EST.
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— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) April 16, 2026
I just had excellent conversations with the Highly Respected President Joseph Aoun, of Lebanon, and Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel. These two Leaders have agreed that in…
He added that he had instructed Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan “Razin’” Caine to coordinate efforts with Israel and Lebanon to secure lasting peace.
Following the announcement, Trump commended his own role, stating that he had helped resolve nine conflicts globally and that the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire would mark his tenth.