U.S. President Donald Trump has said that ships are beginning to move again through the Strait of Hormuz after a period of heightened tensions that disrupted maritime traffic in the region.
Trump stated that early signs indicate commercial shipping is gradually resuming operations through the vital waterway, a development that could help ease concerns over global energy supplies and international trade.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints, with a significant share of global oil and liquefied natural gas exports passing through it each day. Any disruption to traffic in the strait can have major implications for energy markets and the global economy.
His comments come amid ongoing monitoring of security conditions in the region and efforts to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels following recent tensions.
Analysts say a sustained return of shipping traffic through the strait could help stabilize energy prices and reduce uncertainty in international markets, although they caution that the situation remains subject to developments in regional security.