Hello, everybody. I'm John Fawson with this Great America Show. Midday Update for Friday, April 17th.

Happy Friday, folks. I hope you all had a great weekend. You're ready for the weekend just as much as I am.

But first, let's get to some news headlines that are dominating here in America today.

Peace between Iran and the United States has seemingly taken a step towards, I guess, the good as Iran has moved to reopen traffic on the Strait of

Harmuz. Last week, declared tanker traffic in the Strait of Harmuz was suspended after

Israel continued hammering Hesbilla terrorists following the U.S. and Iran ceasefire agreement.

President Trump, of course, responded by ordering the U.S. Navy to immediately

begin blockading the strait, one of the most crucial and critical choke points in the world.

This move has significantly damaged Iran's already struggling economy. Then with the encouragement

of Trump, Israel and Lebanon negotiated a 10-day ceasefire to stop the bloodshed over there. Trump's savvy move appeared to have worked because Iran is now declared that the

Strait is completely open for the remainder of the ceasefire.

Quote, in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage of all commercial vessels

through the Strait of Harmuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of

the ceasefire on the coordinated route,

as already announced by ports and maritime organizations of the Islamic Republic of Iran,

according to the foreign minister of Iran. Now, as the result of this announcement,

oil prices have plummeted today. President Trump, writing and truth social, quote,

The Strait of Harmuz is completely open and ready for business and full passage,

but the naval blockade will remain in full force and full effect as it pertains to Iran,

only until such a time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete.

This process should go very quickly and most points already negotiated.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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