The ceasefire with Iran is subject to what President Trump called the "complete, immediate and safe opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, which on Wednesday, Iran said is closed. The White House said those claims are false. Weijia Jiang reports.
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White House disputes Iranian media reports that Strait of Hormuz is closed
The ceasefire with Iran is subject to what President Trump called the "complete, immediate and safe opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, which on Wednesday, Iran said is closed. The White House said those claims are false. Weijia Jiang reports.
Published April 8, 2026, 11:19 PM
Updated April 8, 2026, 11:28 PM4.4K
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