NewsVideo shows ships turning away from the Strait of Hormuz as confusion reigns over whether sea lane is really open Posted on April 17, 2026 by budd87309@gmail.com The Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed despite Iran’s declaration Friday that it is open, maritime freight and oil analysts told CNBC. budd87309@gmail.com Iran says strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ to commercial vessels as oil prices fall – The Guardian