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Published Date: June 20, 2026

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Shipping companies will decide when the Strait of Hormuz is truly open—not the U.S. or Iran—and the latest deal is already sowing confusion

The recent agreement between the US and Iran has left the shipping industry in a state of uncertainty.

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The recent agreement between the US and Iran has left the shipping industry in a state of uncertainty. The deal aims to ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil trade. Shipping companies are now faced with the task of determining when the Strait is truly open for navigation. This decision will be based on their own assessments of the risks involved, rather than relying on the US or Iranian governments' declarations. The agreement has already created confusion among shipping companies, who are now weighing the implications of the deal on their insurance policies and operations. The outcome of this situation will ultimately depend on the actions of these companies, rather than any official pronouncements.

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