When will the Strait of Hormuz be open for business again? A fragile ceasefire may be in place, but for now maritime traffic through the waterway remains at a near standstill. There is growing evidence that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has laid mines in the Strait, a move likely to deter shipping companies from making the journey. FRANCE 24 speaks to Adi Imsirovic, lecturer on the energy systems at the University of Oxford.
Ceasefire holds, but Strait of Hormuz remains at a standstill
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