Strait of Hormuz tensions rise: Iran reopens shipping, US blockade continues amid nuclear deal

Tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz as Iran announces a conditional reopening of the critical shipping route while the United States maintains its naval blockade on Iranian ports. Donald Trump says a final agreement with Iran is close, but officials in Tehran insist negotiations are still in the early stages with major differences unresolved—especially over Iran’s nuclear program. Commercial vessels are now required to coordinate with Iranian authorities and follow designated routes, adding uncertainty for global shipping. The waterway typically carries about 20% of the world’s oil supply, making any disruption a major concern for global markets. With mixed signals from both sides, questions remain: Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter:   / ajenglish   Find us on Facebook:   / aljazeera   Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page:   / aljazeeraenglish   Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #aljazeeraenglish #BreakingNews #aljazeeralivenews #aljazeeraenglish #straitofhormuz #iran #usa #trump #geopolitics #oilmarkets #breakingnews #middleeast #shipping #globalnews