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struggle4progress

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2. Iran and White House say Strait completely open. But it definitely isn't

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Fri Apr 17, 2026, 02:49 PM

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By Jordan Blum
April 17, 2026, 2:11 PM ET

Iran and the White House both declared the valuable Strait of Hormuz chokepoint “completely open” on April 17, and benchmark crude oil prices plunged below $90 per barrel for the first time since early March. But Iran is still asserting its control over the strait and President Donald Trump maintained that the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports continues for now ...

https://fortune.com/2026/04/17/iran-white-house-strait-hormuz-completely-open-but-definitely-remains-closed/

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Iran says Strait open as Trump says US blockade will continue [View all] struggle4progress Friday OP

Trump Says Strait Is Open, Wants to Cut Iran a $20B Check struggle4progress Friday #1

If we are at war with Iran why are we giving them $20B? Irish_Dem Friday #3

It's possible this would be a release of Iran's oil revenue money AZJonnie Friday #6

Trump does nothing unless there is something in it for him. Irish_Dem Friday #7

Iran and White House say Strait completely open. But it definitely isn't struggle4progress Friday #2

This is just another pump and dump with the market. BannonsLiver Friday #4

It's open with conditions leftstreet Friday #5