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US lifts its blockade of Iranian ports. In return, Iran has agreed to reopen the strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping from Friday without restriction, with the intention – subject to demining – of traffic reaching
agreement over Iran’s nuclear programme, while reopening the strait of Hormuz. The centre of the strait is [blocked with about 80 mines that will need clearing](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/19/normal-shipping-will-not-resume-in-strait-of-hormuz-until-mines-cleared) for normal shipping to resume
Hormuz shipping corridor, has driven up prices on a wide range of things from energy bills to air fares. On 18 June, Iran and the US signed a deal aimed at bringing
ship. It also said the US carried out air attacks on civilian areas on [Qeshm Island](/features/2026/3/17/inside-qeshm-irans-underground-missile-fortress-and-geological-marvel), a strategic point at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz believed to house much of Iran
shipping to or from the Islamic Republic. Trump later claimed that Tehran had offered a new proposal for agreement within minutes of his decision. “They gave us a paper that should have been better
Strait of Hormuz. “Netanyahu inflicted on Israel a strategic catastrophe,” said Ahron Bregman, a senior teaching fellow in the Department for War Studies at King’s College London. “He initiated a war with Iran which
strait of Hormuz was “completely open” to commercial shipping. Trump was less effusive in spelling the goals achieved by his decision to go to war, making passing reference only to Iran’s stockpile of highly
US and Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/15/trump-declares-us-iran-peace-deal-all-signed-g7) would be signed. Any progress towards peace is welcome, but the cork remains firmly in the champagne bottle. It will take time for shipping companies to regain the confidence
ship as it travelled towards an Iranian port “in violation of the US blockade.” - **The US blockade of Iran’s ports is a violation of the ceasefire agreement** and is “both unlawful and criminal”, Esmaeil
Hormuz will remain tightly controlled and in its previous condition,” it said. By 10:30 GMT on Saturday, no fewer than eight [oil and gas tankers](/economy/2026/4/18/as-oil-prices-plunge-below-91-after-weeks-a-new-hormuz-crisis-emerges) had crossed the strait, but at least
Iran agreement. - **Israel’s security cabinet met to discuss a ceasefire** after the Israel-Lebanon talks mediated by the US in Washington on Tuesday. But the Israeli military continues to strike the country, with Netanyahu
agreement would include opening of the strait of Hormuz, a crucial chokepoint for global trade, which [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran) has effectively shut since the US and Israel started the war in February
Iran,” he said. “From now on, all Israeli ships, not military, all hostile countries, their ships and their movement in the strait of Hormuz must be freed.” The Khorosan newspaper expressed concern at the licence
Strait of Hormuz, a vital trade route through which more than 20 percent of the world’s oil is shipped. It is unclear whether Trump has the leverage to mandate policy to other countries
ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the US, including on its nuclear programme. Later, Trump told the news agency AFP that a deal
US president’s control, causing regional destabilisation and a global economic shock. Tehran’s effective closure of the vital strait of Hormuz disrupted energy markets and made many basic products, including food, more expensive. Despite
agreement](/news/2026/4/12/us-and-iran-fail-to-reach-peace-deal-after-marathon-talks-in-pakistan) between the US and Iran on April 12, Pakistan has largely acted as an intermediary, carrying proposals between the two sides, which have not met directly since. On May 4, Pakistani Deputy Prime
agreement of 2023, which has since collapsed. “But if the price is right, and with Trump’s short-termism and disregard of traditional US allies, Xi could be persuaded to take a more vocal line
shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Referring to the latest proposal, [Trump](/news/2026/5/10/iran-sends-response-to-us-proposal-to-end-war-via-mediator-pakistan) said the ceasefire is “the weakest right now after reading that piece of garbage they sent us.” “I didn’t even finish
Strait of Hormuz. It cites two US officials and two other sources - all unnamed - whom it describes as briefed on the issues. These sources are reported as saying that many of the terms laid