Hormuz Reopening May Take Weeks Despite US-Iran Truce, Shipping Risks Persist

Brief By Hindustan Times / 2:12 PM on 16 Jun 2026

Maritime experts warn that normal operations in the Strait of Hormuz may not resume immediately even after a reported June 19 US-Iran peace agreement. Concerns over naval mines, security risks, and safe navigation continue to threaten global shipping. Industry officials say clearance operations and confidence-building measures could take weeks, delaying the full restoration of one of the world’s busiest trade routes.