White House Says Strait Of Hormuz Traffic Increasing Despite Iran Claims (opens in new tab)

The White House says there is an “uptick in traffic” through the Strait of Hormuz, even as Iran claims the crucial waterway remains closed\. The development comes amid a two-week ceasefire announced by U\.S\. President Donald Trump, which is explicitly tied to the safe and full reopening of the strait\. Officials say the situation is being monitored hour by hour, highlighting ongoing uncertainty over global shipping routes and oil flows\. With conflicting claims from both sides, the status of...