Even After a Strait of Hormuz Deal, Moving 1,500 Ships Won’t Be Easy
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- The United States and Iran are nearing a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where about 1,500 ships have been stranded for nearly three months due to conflict.
- Even if the strait reopens, returning to prewar traffic levels of around 130 ships per day could take weeks or months, delaying a significant drop in global energy prices.
- Shipping companies will need clear guidance on vessel prioritization, permitted routes, speed limits, and coordination with authorities to ensure safe transit through the narrow 21-nautical-mile-wide strait.
- Concerns remain about potential threats such as mines in the strait, which could complicate the reopening and safe navigation of vessels.