Hormuz reopening hinges on clearing 80 mines, tanker group warns
TL;DR
Intertanko says normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz cannot resume until roughly 80 mines are cleared, meaning the main route remains closed and dangerous; analysts warn reopening could extend into year’s end with ongoing disruption and rising freight costs, even if ceasefires hold, while tolling debates and US comments add further uncertainty.
- Hormuz must be cleared of 80 mines, may not open until year's end, says tanker body - report The Jerusalem Post
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