President Donald Trump hailed the news about the key waterway and said negotiations over a peace deal with Iran “should go very quickly.” The crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route “is declared completely open” for commercial vessels for the remaining period of the ceasefire,

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. Ships will have to use a coordinated route, he said, adding that the move was made in line with the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

President Donald Trump hailed the news and thanked Tehran, but said the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports “will remain in full force” until the two sides reach a peace deal. Iran threatened “necessary measures” if the blockade is not lifted.