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Renewed hostilities erupted in the Strait of Hormuz on July 7, 2026, following Iranian attacks on three tankers. The clashes have disrupted maritime traffic and have been linked to ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, which commenced with US and Israeli military actions on February 28.
The US military has facilitated the passage of over 800 commercial vessels and 380 million barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz since early May. The initial agreement between the US and Iran allows safe passage for 60 days, contingent on the resolution of Tehran’s nuclear programme discussions.
Donald Trump announced that the US would continue discussions with Iran amidst escalating tensions, stating that the ceasefire is “over.” Concurrently, US Central Command refuted claims by Iranian state media regarding control over the Strait of Hormuz, emphasising that US forces have facilitated the transit of over 800 commercial vessels since early May.
What remains unclear — It is uncertain how the recent ceasefire developments will affect the safety of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz beyond the initial 60-day agreement.
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Donald Trump has said the US has agreed to continue talks with Iran after recent clashes, but said the ceasefire was ‘over’.
The US president gave the update in a post on his Truth Social platform, having earlier in the week branded the Tehran leadership ‘scum’ and said it was ‘a waste of time’ dealing with the regime.
It follows recent exchanges of fire between the two sides over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which had tested the fragile truce.
But no one has claimed responsibility for the airstrikes that hit Iran after the US said it had finished its attacks.
Trump said: ‘The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks’.
‘We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!’
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The US released footage of strikes (Picture: Reuters)
The renewed hostilities broke out on Tuesday after Iran targeted three tankers in the strait, which has remained a flashpoint.
The trading of strikes has again caused severe disruption to maritime traffic in the critical sea route, casting doubt on securing a permanent end to the conflict, launched by the US and Israel on February 28.
The US military on Thursday moved to counter claims by Iranian state media ‘that transit through the Strait of Hormuz is only permitted through routes designated by Iran’.
US Central Command claimed to fact-check this, writing on X: ‘Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz.
‘Since early May, US forces have helped facilitate the successful transit of more than 800 commercial vessels and 380 million barrels of crude oil through the vital international trade corridor.’
However, this represents only a fraction of the traffic before the war, when on average nearly 140 ships a day made the crossing.
Ending Tehran’s stranglehold on the strait, which disrupted global oil and gas supplies and drove up fuel and food prices, had been a key demand in previous negotiations.
However, the initial deal reached between the US and Iran only provides for safe, toll-free passage of the waterway for 60 days, pending the outcome of a final agreement on Tehran’s disputed nuclear plans.
In the meantime, Iran has continued to try to exert leverage over the channel, including demanding ships seek permission to transit and raising the spectre of future charges.
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