# Iran's Foreign Minister announced Friday the waterway was "completely open" citing an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-19 · Barchart*

## Key points

- Iran's Foreign Minister and military issued directly contradictory statements about Strait of Hormuz vessel access.
- Iran reportedly fired on at least two Indian-flagged vessels trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
- The U.S. military is preparing to seize Iran-linked vessels in international waters in the coming days.
- President Trump claimed Iran agreed to halt its nuclear program in exchange for $20 billion in frozen funds.

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