Hormuz Traffic Rebounds as U.S.-Brokered Talks Expand Across the Region

Strait of Hormuz traffic is rising but remains well below pre-war levels, with about two dozen ships in a 24-hour window, as Iran and the U.S. establish a hotline to prevent misunderstandings. The U.S. will mediate another round of talks between Israel and Lebanon to curb Hezbollah-Israel clashes and has set up a ceasefire monitoring mechanism. Tehran and Washington also clash over nuclear monitoring, with a U.S. official saying Iran agreed to allow monitors (Iran denies new commitments). Fresh notes on the broader US-Iran talks mention steps toward implementing a deal, with officials traveling in the region and a 60-day waiver on Iranian oil sales. A separate report covers developments around regional tensions tied to Iran’s nuclear posture and related sanctions considerations.