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Some were lifted as part of the 2015 nuclear deal, but Trump reimposed them when he withdrew from that deal, and then imposed new sanctions. Will the Strait of Hormuz reopen to shipping? Yes, both countries have said they will lift their blockades, but how fast the strait reopens is unclear.

The Strait of Hormuz is reopening, but global shipping won't return to ... A small motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, June 11, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP) Iran and the United States are about to sign a peace deal that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that carries about one-fifth of the world’s oil. Oil prices reacted quickly to the announcement of the tentative deal , dropping from highs that had pushed gasoline prices toward record levels in North America. The global supply chain, however, will take the better part of a year to recover, and the relief at the pumps may prove more gradual than the relief in oil markets. The strait’s closure began on Feb. 28 after the U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran. Tehran responded by effectively shutting the strait to commercial traffic, attacking ships and laying sea mines. Traffic through the passage fell from about 100 vessels per day to roughly six at the height of the blockade , and more than 1,500 vessels were left waiting to pass through at one point . That backlog has caused a months-long global energy crisis. Supply chains operate on a differen…

Recovery of ship traffic in Hormuz limited, but signs emerge <p>Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains at levels before the Iran-US agreement, says the Kpler maritime tracking platform, but there are signs of recovery ahead of Friday's official reopening.</p><p>Eight ships carrying raw materials transited the strait on Monday, and six on Tuesday, according to Kpler data updated Wednesday. The agreement was reached overnight Sunday.</p><p>This rate is comparable to the previous week, which saw an average of eight transits per day.</p>

When will Hormuz reopen? The major sticking points in US-Iran talks A possible US-Iran agreement is taking shape, but the toughest issues are still unsettled, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, curbing Tehran's nuclear ambitions, and ending regional fighting.

Deal to Reopen Hormuz Kicks Off Long Effort to Ease Energy Crisis Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz this month.

Dubai: The Strait of Hormuz is reopening after three months of closure, but shipping remains cautious. #Dubai #UAE #TransitAlert Source: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/06/15/hormuz-shipping-recovery-reckons-with-mine-risks-despite-us-iran-deal/

What happens when the Strait of Hormuz reopens? <p>The vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane is expected to reopen on Friday after nearly four months, following the signing of a US-Iran <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2007972/us-iran-reach-preliminary-agreement-to-end-war-signing-set-for-friday">agreement</a> to end the Middle East war.</p> <p><em>AFP</em> examines how the reopening could work and why a return to normal is likely to take time.</p> <h2><a id="are-ships-ready" href="#are-ships-ready" class="heading-permalink" aria-hidden="true" title="Permalink"></a>Are ships ready?</h2> <p>Once formal approval is given to reopen, stranded ships could theoretically begin to move through the strait almost immediately.</p> <p>Crews that have been idle for months will most likely have “performed regular onboard drills and maintained the ships’ machinery, technical installations and equipment”, Jakob Larsen, head of security at shipowners’ association Bimco, told <em>AFP</em>.</p> <p>However, some ships may require underwater hull cleaning to remove barnacles and other marine growth accumulated during the shutdown.</p> <p>The strait, through which roughly 20 per cent of the world’s cr…

Even after a ceasefire and reopening agreement, the Strait of Hormuz cannot return to normal overnight. Hundreds of naval mines, damaged shipping routes, insurance concerns, and safety checks could delay full restoration of global energy traffic for weeks or even months.

Why the US-Iran deal may fail to revive shipping through the Strait of Hormuz As US President Donald Trump moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz through a peace deal with Iran, major shipping companies such as Maersk are likely to stop short of resuming normal operations in the near term amid lingering concerns about the waterway’s security and the durability of the agreement, according to observers. Some industry insiders said the deal’s impact on the global shipping industry would hinge on whether the United States extended sanctions relief beyond the initial agreement,...

Strait of Hormuz shipping resumes after US lifts Iran blockade under ceasefire deal https://www.europesays.com/iran/166864/ The United States on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran, allowing oil tankers to move through the Strait…

When will Strait of Hormuz reopen? US-Iran peace deal raises hopes but shipping recovery may take time Mine-clearing operations, infrastructure repairs and security guarantees may be required before commercial traffic fully resumes at the Strait of Hormuz.

What happens when the Strait of Hormuz re-opens? <p>The vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane is expected to re-open on Friday after nearly four months, following the signing of a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war. </p><p>AFP examines how the re-opening could work and why a return to normal is likely to take time.</p><p>- Are ships ready? -</p><p>Once formal approval is given to re-open, stranded ships could theoretically begin to move through the strait almost immediately.</p>

Strait of Hormuz reopening won't restore normal prewar shipping any time soon A proposed US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is raising hopes for global shipping and oil markets. But mines, high insurance costs and geopolitical risks mean disruption could persist for months.

Ships beginning to trickle through Strait of Hormuz — here’s how long it will take to return to normal Ships are slowly trickling through the Strait of Hormuz following the initial peace deal signing between the US and Iran — but it will take more than two months for traffic to return to pre-war levels, experts warned.

Hormuz reopening may not ease fertiliser woes anytime soon, say industry executives Fertiliser prices may remain high for another three to four months despite a US-Iran peace deal and the Strait of Hormuz reopening. Industry insiders cite the time needed to restart plants and stabilize raw material supplies, particularly sulphur, which faces ongoing shortages. Lingering shipping disruptions and logistical hurdles will also delay a full return to normal.

Why Strait of Hormuz still hasn’t reopened to shipping traffic — despite Trump announcing Iran peace deal Ships near the Strait of Hormuz are still not ready to cross after more than three months of being trapped by the war with Iran.

Hormuz got busy after months, now it's facing another roadblock Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz surged briefly following US sanctions relief and a humanitarian evacuation effort. However, a fresh attack in the Gulf of Oman halted the operation, causing traffic to plummet. Iran's warning about safe passage routes further heightened concerns, leaving major global carriers hesitant to return to the volatile waterway.

Strait of Hormuz reopening won't end shipping risks A proposed US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is raising hopes for global shipping and oil markets. But mines, high insurance costs and geopolitical risks mean disruption could persist for months.

Even after US-Iran's June 19 peace deal, Hormuz may not fully reopen for weeks. Here's why The agreement between the US and Iran has lessened immediate fears in the Strait of Hormuz, yet concerns over naval mines persist.&nbsp;

Recovery signs emerge for ship traffic in Hormuz Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains at the levels seen before the Iran-US peace agreement, says the Kpler maritime tracking platform, but there are signs of recovery ahead of Friday's official reopening.

Strait of Hormuz: What has happened since the US-Iran MoU on June 17? More than 500 ships have passed through the strait since June 17, but many remain stuck.

Is the Strait of Hormuz closed again? Are ships still passing through today? Here's the latest amid US-Iran deal Conflicting claims about the Strait of Hormuz's status arise after a US-Iran agreement.

Strait of Hormuz: Gradual re-opening is no quick fix for developing nations, UN warns — Global Issues https://www.europesays.com/iran/185159/ Following the shaky ceasefire in the US and Israeli war with Iran, commercial shipping through the strait quickly…

Recovery of ship traffic in Hormuz limited, but signs emerge PARIS (FRANCE) - Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains at levels before the Iran-US agreement, says the Kpler maritime tracking platform, but there are signs of recovery ahead of Friday's official reopening.