Strait of Hormuz reopens as US-Iran war ends

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical shipping lanes, is set to reopen on Friday following a signed agreement between the United States and Iran to end their recent military conflict. Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced the deal on Saturday, saying details would be released "pretty soon," but the full text has not yet been made public.

The conflict, which escalated over recent weeks with strikes and counter-strikes across the Gulf, left thousands dead and disrupted global energy markets. The agreement restores the status quo that existed before the war began, according to reports from Washington and Tehran, though both sides have offered limited comment on specific provisions.

Confusion persists about the agreement's scope and enforcement mechanisms. Neither side has clarified whether the deal includes military guarantees, sanctions relief, or provisions for international monitoring of the shipping lane. The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly one-third of the world's seaborne oil trade, making its status a matter of concern for energy-dependent economies worldwide.