Iran-U. S war ends but Strait of Hormuz disruptions could continue for months ahead. Here's why

The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture through

Iran and the U.S. agreed a 60-day deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran's toll demand through a new Persian Gulf authority jeopardizes energy supplies. Tolls breach decades of maritime free-transit law, raising commodity costs and forcing enterprises to reassess infrastructure budgets and risk hedging strategies.