Strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked after US-Iran deal announcement
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily restricted despite the announcement of a US-Iran deal, with ship-tracking data showing only a small number of vessels have passed through the waterway. BBC Verify analysis cited in the supplied material says just seven vessels appear to have crossed since the deal was announced, while as many as 580 ships are waiting in the Gulf. The disruption is centred on one of the world's most important energy chokepoints, where normal shipping has still not resumed.The latest data show more than 250 tankers and more than 330 cargo ships inside the Gulf, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 15:59 LONDON
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Trump says US-Iran MoU is signed, no sanctions relief as Strait of Hormuz partially reopens
US President Donald Trump said a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia has already been signed by the United States and Iran. Speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 venue in Evian-les-Bains, Trump also said there would be no sanctions relief as part of the deal. He added that the Strait of Hormuz has partially reopened after a blockade that had disrupted Gulf oil supplies.Trump told reporters that the agreement was already complete, saying: "The deal's all signed." When asked directly whether the arrangement included sanctions relief for Iran, he replied: "No, it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 19:30 LONDON
