Normal shipping in the Strait of Hormuz remains suspended as approximately 80 mines block the central passage, with alternative routes posing risks such as vessels running aground.

The Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen after Iran and the U.S. sign a peace deal, but experts warn backlogs and security checks could delay normal shipping.

The world's most important energy chokepoint may soon reopen, but insurance markets must regain confidence for the shipping sector to resume normal navigation. Meanwhile, Germany…