What will it take to get ships going through the Strait of Hormuz again?

The Conversation · 🇦🇺 public Australia · Apr 10, 2026 · 907 words · By Jennifer Parker

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The article analyzes the stalled resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire announcement, attributing the delay to Iran's deterrence tactics rather than a physical closure. It emphasizes the need for reassurance, military presence, and international cooperation to restore confidence in the waterway's safety.

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What happened

Wednesday’s ceasefire announcement by President Donald Trump, linked to Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, prompted immediate optimism shipping would quickly resume.

Why it matters

The following morning, traffic remained minimal.

Common ground

A handful of vessels, largely linked to Iran, made the transit.

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“Wednesday’s ceasefire announcement by President Donald Trump, linked to Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, prompted immediate optimism shipping would quickly resume. It didn’t.”

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the 2026 Iran war. The operation was an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz

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“The following morning, traffic remained minimal. A handful of vessels, largely linked to Iran, made the transit. But most of the ships waiting in the Gulf stayed put.”

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 13 April 2024, Iran seized MSC Aries, a Portuguese-registered and Madeira-flagged container ship owned by Gortal Shipping and leased to Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which Iran claimed was …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_seizure_of_the_MSC_Ari…

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“Iran announced shortly afterwards that it would effectively close the strait because of Israel’s attacks on Lebanon.”

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 2026, Israel and the United States launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting military and government sites, assassinating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other Iranian officials, and infli…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026. The war is ongoing.
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“The reality is the strait was never closed. Framing the issue as 'open' or 'closed' misses the point.”

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“Ships are not being physically blocked. They are being deterred.”

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“Over recent weeks, Iran has demonstrated both the capability and intent to target commercial shipping. Attacks and credible threats against vessels have driven daily transits down from around 130 to just a handful.”

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“The Strait of Hormuz is an international strait under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Ships enjoy the right of transit passage through the strait.”

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“The International Maritime Security Construct was established in 2019 following Iranian attacks in the Gulf of Oman.”

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“Reports of radio calls warning vessels they require approval to transit, and suggestions that ships should notify Iranian authorities before transiting, point to an attempt to exert greater control over the strait.”

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