Tentative US–Iran deal partially re-opens Gulf shipping
By 
Anthony King2026-06-26T12:10:00
Significant uncertainty remains, and plants will need specialist teams and equipment to restart
The bare-bones agreement between the US and Iran has allowed a temporary reopening the Strait of Hormuz but gives no certainty in terms of trade. No matter the outcome of the on-and-off negotiations, it will be impossible for trade in chemicals and fuels to quickly revert to normal.