Strait of Hormuz remains basically closed as Iran seizes ships after Trump ceasefire extension

The Strait of Hormuz has still not broadly reopened to ship traffic after President Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran, leaving a critical global shipping chokepoint constrained. Iran is still attempting to control traffic in the waterway, while the U.S. maintains its blockade of Tehran's ports and vessels. The standoff raises ongoing disruption risk for energy flows and broader supply chains.

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The Strait of Hormuz has still not broadly reopened to ship traffic after President Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran, leaving a critical global shipping chokepoint constrained. Iran is still attempting to control traffic in the waterway, while the U.S. maintains its blockade of Tehran's ports and vessels. The standoff raises ongoing disruption risk for energy flows and broader supply chains.