The Strait of Hormuz reopened to commercial shipping under a Lebanon-linked ceasefire, but the U.S. maintains its naval blockade on Iran as uncertainty persists over a broader deal.
France and the U.K. are rallying dozens of countries—excluding the U.S.—to launch a defensive maritime initiative to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s shutdown disrupted global oil flows.
From the Caspian Sea to China-linked rail corridors and Iraqi border crossings, Tehran is reshaping its trade network—but still lacks a true replacement for its southern ports.
Pakistan steps up mediation between Washington and Tehran as blockade pressure and sanctions intensify, with tentative ceasefire progress overshadowed by unresolved disputes over Iran’s nuclear program, Hormuz, and war costs.
