FRANCE 24 Exclusive: what Strait of Hormuz locals think of the Iran-US deal
Summary
The Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil transport, has been blocked since February due to US and Israeli strikes on Iran. A new deal between the US and Iran aims to fully reopen the Strait after June 19, affecting local residents and seafarers in the area.Key Facts
- The Strait of Hormuz was blocked starting February 28 due to US-Israel strikes on Iran.
- Iran used the blockade as a strategy to disrupt global oil supplies and put pressure on its opponents.
- The blockade affected seafarers and people living on islands in the Hormuz region.
- A US-Iran deal plans to fully reopen the Strait on or after June 19, 2026.
- Locals in the Hormuz area have reacted to the reopening plan, with some viewing the deal as a win over the US.
- Iran’s foreign ministry expressed ongoing mistrust of the US despite the deal.
- The Iran deal allows Tehran to charge fees for ships passing through the Strait.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping route for oil and gas worldwide.
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