The IDF holds and will continue to hold all the places it has cleared and captured.

The ground maneuver into Lebanon and the attacks on Hezbollah throughout Lebanon have achieved many accomplishments but are still not complete.

More than 1,700 terrorists have been eliminated — more than twice the number in the Second Lebanon War, and a security zone held by the IDF has been created, reaching 10 km deep from the border line to the anti-tank line and extending from the west by the sea to the Hermon area in the east — this is to remove invasion threats and protect against direct fire towards the communities.

The security zone has been cleared of terrorists and weapons and is empty of residents and will continue to be cleared of terror infrastructures, including the demolition of houses in the Lebanese contact villages that have become terror outposts.

Alongside this, the security area between the security zone and the Litani line, currently controlled by our forces with fire, has not yet been cleared of terrorists and weapons and this must be done either politically or through continued IDF military activity after the ceasefire.

The attacks on Hezbollah’s launch areas and strongholds beyond the Litani and throughout Lebanon, which we started and planned to intensify greatly, have now been stopped before achieving their goals and will need to be renewed and carried out.

The goal we defined: dismantling Hezbollah's weapons by military or political means was and remains the campaign objective to which we are committed — now with significant political leverage created through the direct involvement of the US President and commitment to this goal — while applying pressure on the Lebanese government.

We promised security to the residents of the north and so we will do.

The U.S.A. is the “HOTTEST” Country in the World right now.

Just a short time ago, under Sleepy Joe Biden, IT WAS DEAD, LAUGHED AT ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!

But not anymore - Nobody’s laughing!!!

In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran.

IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE. THANK YOU!

The Strait of Hormuz is completely open and ready for business and full passage, but the naval blockade will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete!

This process should go very quickly in that most of the points are already negotiated.

We agreed to a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon at Trump's request.

We achieved great accomplishments. We created for the first time a long security zone along the entire northern border.

This strip completely removes the close threat of invasion. We destroyed nearly 90% of the missile and rocket stockpiles.

Hezbollah today is a shadow of itself. We haven’t finished the job yet. This will not be achieved tomorrow. It requires patience and continuous effort.

For the first time in 43 years, Israel and Lebanon are talking directly. We will give an opportunity for a diplomatic and military solution. The road to peace is still long, but we have begun it.

Our one hand holds the weapon, our other hand is extended for peace.

One way or another, we will restore security to the residents of the North, and with God's help, we will act and we will succeed.

The U.S.A. will get all Nuclear “Dust,” created by our great B2 Bombers - No money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form.

This deal is in no way subject to Lebanon, either, but the USA will, separately, work with Lebanon, and deal with the Hezboolah situation in an appropriate manner.

Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer. They are PROHIBITED from doing so by the U.S.A. Enough is enough!!!

Only non-military vessels can transit the Strait of Hormuz, through designated routes and with IRGC Navy approval.

Civilian ships must follow routes set by Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization.

Guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) directs a merchant vessel to return to an Iranian port as it enforces the U.S. blockade, April 17.

Since commencement of the blockade, 19 ships have complied with direction from U.S. forces to turn around and return to Iran.

ZERO vessels have evaded U.S. forces during the blockade.

Now that the Hormuz Strait situation is over, I received a call from NATO asking if we would need some help.

I TOLD THEM TO STAY AWAY, UNLESS THEY JUST WANT TO LOAD UP THEIR SHIPS WITH OIL.

They were useless when needed, a Paper Tiger!

Thank you to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar for your great bravery and help!