Ceasefire between the United States and Iran: Vessels have already begun to cross the Strait of Hormuz
Just one day after Iran and the United States agreed to a two-week ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz registered its first movements this Wednesday, April 8, following the crossing of two ships.
TL;DR
- Two ships, NJ Earth and Daytona Beach, crossed the Strait of Hormuz after a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the U.S.
- This marks the first movement in the strait after nearly total closure due to the U.S. and Israeli offensive.
- Ship traffic through the strait dropped by 95% between March 1 and April 7.
- In normal times, the Strait of Hormuz, a key passage between Iran and Oman, handles about 20% of global oil and gas trade.
- Analysts are cautious, uncertain if this is a wider reopening or a pre-arranged transit.
- Iranian officials stated that transit during the ceasefire will require coordination with the Iranian armed forces.