Hormuz To Reopen? | When Will Shipping Return To Normal In Strait Of Hormuz Crisis? | N18G | 4K

Added: 2026-05-25

[00:00:17]After months of conflict, the United States and Iran say they are moving closer to an agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical energy routes. Before the conflict erupted in February, around 20% of global oil and natural gas supplies passed through the narrow waterway every day.

[00:00:42]But fighting between Iran, the United States, and Israel severely disrupted maritime traffic. Iran tightened control over the route while restrictions linked to Iranian shipping slowed movement across the Gulf. Analysts estimate between 1,500 and 2,000 ships have been affected by the crisis.

[00:01:07]Now, negotiators are discussing a draft framework that could gradually restore shipping traffic over a 30-day period.

[00:01:15]US President Donald Trump says a framework deal has been largely negotiated, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio says significant progress has been made. But despite the optimism, there is still major uncertainty over how quickly normal shipping can actually return.

[00:01:39]Even if a formal agreement is reached soon, experts warn that trade through Hormuz may not recover immediately. One major concern is security.

[00:01:53]Iran is believed to have planted mines in and around parts of the strait during the conflict. Clearing them could take weeks or even months.

[00:02:04]The International Energy Agency says naval powers would need time to deploy mine clearing ships and security equipment before commercial traffic can safely resume.

[00:02:16]Until then, insurers are expected to demand military escorts and additional safety checks for oil tankers entering the area, increasing costs and slowing exports. There are also concerns over whether shipping companies will trust that any peace agreement is durable enough to safely send vessels back through the route.

[00:02:38]And even after tankers begin moving again, it could still take weeks for oil and gas shipments to reach Asia and Europe. That means fuel prices are unlikely to fall quickly.

[00:02:52]Another unresolved issue is Iran's future role in managing the strait. An adviser to Iran's supreme leader recently suggested Thrron has a legal right to manage Hormuz, raising concerns Iran could attempt to control passage or impose fees on ships.

[00:03:25]The Hormuz crisis has already had major global consequences.

[00:03:31]Oil prices surged after the conflict began, increasing transport and food costs worldwide. Governments and investors are now watching the negotiations closely because the strait is central to the global economy.

[00:03:47]But another issue still hangs over the talks. Iran's nuclear program.

[00:03:54]Iranian President Masud Peshkian says Thran is willing to reassure the world that it is not seeking nuclear weapons.

[00:04:02]However, Iran also insists it will not compromise on what it calls national sovereignty.

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[00:04:43]Reports suggest the current framework could create two separate timelines. One focused on reopening Hormuz within 30 days and another allowing additional negotiations over nuclear issues.

[00:04:58]That means even if shipping traffic starts recovering soon, wider tensions between Iran and the West may continue.

[00:05:06]And for energy markets around the world, the crisis has reinforced one reality.

[00:05:12]Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz can rapidly affect economies far beyond the Middle East.