When will Strait of Hormuz be ‘safe’ for commercial shipping again?

NEWS SUMMARY

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route, has been effectively closed for nine weeks following an escalation of conflict between the US and Iran. Maritime insurers have cancelled "war risk" insurance due to the perceived threat of Iranian mines, with clearing operations potentially taking six months and requiring a stable geopolitical environment for normal traffic to resume.

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Even if the strait reopens, shipping insurance could cost 20 times more than before the war, analysts say.

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CONFLICT OVERVIEW

Iran

Latest verified updates on Iran’s regional confrontation, U.S.–Israeli strikes, missile retaliation, proxy networks, sanctions, and Strait of Hormuz risks.

SOURCE PERSPECTIVES

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