Strait of Hormuz Reopens After 110 Days, US Ends Blockade of Iranian Ports

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Published: 2026-06-19
Category: world
Source: The Vindicator (Associated Press)
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The Strait of Hormuz has reopened for the first time in 110 days, with major shipowners resuming vessel transits after being effectively marooned since February. This critical passageway for global oil and natural gas, whose closure had created a historic energy crisis, is now accessible following the US ending its blockade of Iranian ports. This development is a significant step in global logistics and energy markets.

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