diplomacyJun 21, 2026

Who controls the Strait of Hormuz? Uncertainty grows after 60-day deal

Summary

A fragile 60-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran has temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz, but conflicting claims over tolls, security enforcement, and long-term authority have deepened uncertainty over the future of the critical oil chokepoint.

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Hollie SilvermanBy Hollie Silverman
A fragile 60-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran has temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz, but conflicting claims over tolls, security enforcement, and long-term authority have deepened uncertainty over the future of the critical oil chokepoint. The interim agre…

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