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Strait of Hormuz Shipping Expected to Resume Gradually After U.S.-Iran Deal
Oil tanker and cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is projected to return to pre-conflict levels over several weeks following a deal between the U.S. and Iran. Industry experts cited by NBC News said the reopening will begin slowly despite optimism about the agreement.
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Oil tanker and cargo ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is not expected to reach prewar volumes for weeks after the United States and Iran sign an agreement to end the monthslong conflict, according to industry experts cited by NBC News. The Strait of Hormuz will reopen gradually rather than with an immediate surge in vessel movements.
Experts told NBC News on Tuesday that the ramp-up will occur in stages. Vessels were shown anchored in the strait from Musandam, Oman, in images dated Tuesday.
The timeline for full resumption depends on how quickly operators schedule new transits and coordinate with port facilities on both sides of the waterway. Officials have not released a specific schedule for reopening. Industry participants said the pace will be determined by insurance terms, crew availability, and port capacity rather than a single policy decision.
The agreement between the U.S. and Iran is described as the basis for ending the conflict, though the text of the deal has not been released publicly.
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