Ships remain on hold in Strait of Hormuz despite announced US-Iran deal | Africanews

Hundreds of ships remained at a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, as the United States and Iran reached an initial agreement that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the strait.

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A small motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, 11 June 2026

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Ships remain on hold in Strait of Hormuz despite announced US-Iran deal | Africanews

Ships remain on hold in Strait of Hormuz despite announced US-Iran deal | Africanews

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