Iran has announced alternative shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, temporarily reopening the vital waterway as part of a two-week truce with the United States. The strait, which handles roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil shipments, had been effectively blocked since early March, sending global energy prices soaring.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards issued a statement advising ships to avoid the main channel due to the risk of sea mines and to follow designated alternative routes for safe passage.
The two-week ceasefire was agreed upon after US President Donald Trump issued a deadline threatening military action if Iran did not comply with the demands to reopen the strait. The temporary reopening is aimed at preventing further disruption to global trade while diplomatic talks continue.
Energy analysts warn that while the truce offers short-term relief, the situation remains volatile, and any escalation could once again impact oil prices worldwide.
