Fact-check: “The Strait of Hormuz is now open to shipping”
Verdict: Unverifiable (0% confidence)
The Strait of Hormuz has been declared open by the U.S. and Iran following a peace deal, and CENTCOM confirmed commercial vessel flow increased on June 20, 2026. But 'open' overstates the reality: ships face sea mine concerns, traffic remains well below pre-crisis levels, Iran re-declared restrictions on June 20 citing ceasefire violations, and the BBC and others reported the northern route through the main internationally recognized lanes remains constrained while the southern Omani-waters rou…
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