MEDIUM RISK April 18, 2026

Strait of Hormuz Reopens as US-Iran Tensions De-escalate Amid Ceasefire

Summary

Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations with the US, causing oil prices to plunge by 10%. Trump claims Iran agreed to surrender nuclear material, though Tehran disputes this characterization of any potential deal.

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