Iran says Hormuz is closed but ships are still moving thru...
- The strait began reopening on June 18, after the U.S. lifted its naval blockade and Iran agreed to allow toll‑free passage for 60 days. Commercial vessels have started transiting via coastal routes.
- Traffic is still far below normal, with only ~20–25 vessels moving and many of them Iranian‑domestic. The central deep‑water channel remains closed due to ~80 naval mines, requiring 40–50 days to clear.
- On June 20, Iran announced it was closing the strait again, accusing the U.S. and Israel of violating the ceasefire terms related to Lebanon.