Strait of Hormuz traffic ramps up in wake of U.S.-Iran deal signing
Summary
President Donald Trump and Iran’s leader signed an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and start broader talks on several issues, including Iran’s nuclear program. After the deal, more ships began passing through the Strait, but the number remains below usual levels before the conflict. Meanwhile, Israel is discussing with the U.S. about keeping troops in southern Lebanon, which Iran says breaks the deal.Key Facts
- The U.S. and Iran signed an agreement to immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping.
- The agreement also aims to begin wider talks on issues like Iran’s nuclear activities.
- At least 10 commercial ships were seen moving through the Strait of Hormuz after the deal.
- Usual traffic in the Strait is about 135 ships daily, so current shipments are still fewer.
- Ships stuck for months in the Persian Gulf, including a French liquified natural gas carrier and an Italian vehicle transporter, have started crossing again.
- Some ships still show Chinese crews to avoid being targeted, as Iran said it would hit ships linked to the U.S. or Israel.
- Israel is negotiating with the U.S. to keep troops in southern Lebanon, despite the deal’s clause to stop military operations there.
- The Israeli military reported one soldier killed and seven wounded in fighting in southern Lebanon recently.
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