Iran Announces Open Strait of Hormuz, Trump Claims Iran Agrees to Indefinite Nuclear Program Suspension

Oil prices fell sharply after Iran's foreign minister stated the Strait of Hormuz is fully open during the 10-day ceasefire, and President Trump claimed Iran has agreed to indefinitely suspend its nuclear program. Brent crude and WTI crude futures dropped over 10% before recovering slightly, with both benchmarks opening the week above $100.

By Jake Conley · Breaking Business News Reporter Updated Fri, April 17, 2026 at 11:28 PM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Iran Announces Open Strait of Hormuz, Trump Claims Iran Agrees to Indefinite Nuclear Program Suspension

Topics: geopolitical tensions Iran nuclear program oil prices Strait of Hormuz Trump administration

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