Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet
Despite a U.S.-Iran cease-fire deal, shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains stalled due to security concerns and physical obstacles like mines. Analysts suggest that captains are hesitant to transit the area until the situation is fully stabilized.
Why it matters
The delay in resuming shipping highlights the gap between diplomatic agreements and the practical realities of maritime security.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Thomas Copeland , Shruti Menon and Barbara Metzler , BBC Verify BBC When President Donald Trump announced the US deal with Iran on Sunday and declared the "opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, his Truth Social post ended with the words - "Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!".
The article relies on data from ship-tracking services and expert analysis to explain the current maritime situation.
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