NEW YORK: Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the US signed an interim deal to end a war that constricted global oil supplies and fueled inflation, but questions surrounding control of the vital waterway and whether vessels will be charged tolls to cross it could interfere with negotiations to forge a lasting peace. Tehran and Washington clashed over the Strait of Hormuz again this past weekend. Citing Israel’s latest attacks on Lebanon, Iran declared that it reclosed the strait. The US was quick to contest that.

Hizbollah and Israel clash, raising concerns over shipping. Strait of Hormuz traffic normalizing by July 31 at 49.5% YES.

"Will the Iranian announcement be enough to deter them? Or will Iran need to resort to force and directly violate the MOU's terms?"

Iran's joint military command said the closure was in response to continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

Conflicting claims about the Strait of Hormuz's status arise after a US-Iran agreement.

Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic continues to flow, and US forces are monitoring the situation to ensure this remains the case, says Capt. Tim Hawkins, a…

Negotiations on a peace deal were meant to start on Friday, but were delayed after fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon intensified.

Iran claims closure while shipping still appears to be moving through the Strait

Iran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, demanding compliance for shipping. Traffic normalizing by June at 6.5% YES.

There has been ongoing uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz transit status as the Trump administration seeks to end the war in Iran.

Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the U.S. signed an interim deal to end a war that's constricted global oil supplies

NEW YORK: Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the US signed an interim deal to end a war that constricted global oil supplies and fueled inflation,…

Uncertainty over the future control of the Strait of Hormuz and the possibility of toll charges for passing vessels continue to cast a shadow over efforts to secure a lasting…