Hormuz Strait Opens for Trade as Ceasefires Take Hold

During the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial shipping on a designated route with mine-safety guidance; military transit remains prohibited unless cleared by the IRGC Navy. The U.S. has conducted mine-clearing nearby, and European allies are discussing measures like naval escorts and expanded demining to safeguard passage amid broader U.S.-Iran talks and ongoing regional tensions.