The Lag Between an Iran Deal and Lower Oil Prices
The potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is complicated by ongoing tensions and logistical challenges. While a deal may be in the works, the return to normal shipping traffic will take time and assurance of safety. The situation remains volatile, with the risk of conflict persisting even amid negotiations.
- ▪Donald Trump claims a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been largely negotiated, but details remain unclear.
- ▪Even if an agreement is reached, restoring normal ship traffic will take time due to safety concerns and logistical issues.
- ▪The conflict continues, with recent U.S. strikes indicating that the situation remains unstable despite claims of a cease-fire.
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The Atlantic DailyThe Lag Between an Iran Deal and Lower Oil PricesThe flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz will take time to return to normal.By Will GottsegenAlex Wroblewski / Bloomberg / GettyMay 27, 2026, 6:48 PM ET ShareSave This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.For months, Donald Trump has been desperate for Iran to loosen its grip on the Strait of Hormuz. Now he says it’s happening; a deal to reopen the waterway “has been largely negotiated,” per a Truth Social post on Saturday.
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