Normal shipping will not resume in strait of Hormuz until 80 mines cleared (opens original article in a new tab)

Normal shipping in the Strait of Hormuz will not resume until 80 mines are cleared, with ongoing concerns about fees and navigation risks.

• The Strait of Hormuz is blocked by about 80 mines, preventing normal shipping.
• Shipping is expected to remain disrupted due to mines and other obstacles.
• Iran plans to charge fees for vessel passage, which is illegal under international law.
• The US-Iran agreement requires toll-free passage for 60 days, but concerns remain about long-term access.