Iran opens Hormuz as Lebanon ceasefire begins
Ships can move again and oil prices fell.
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Ships can move again and oil prices fell. Add one supporting fact from the article.
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- A report citing IOM describes rescue efforts after a migrant boat overturned.
- Ships can move again and oil prices fell.
- An update after a visit describes pressure on nutrition and health services.
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