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Shipping companies will decide when the Strait of Hormuz is truly open—not the U.S. or Iran—and the latest deal is already sowing confusion

A recent deal between Iran and the U.S. regarding the Strait of Hormuz faces credibility challenges as shipping companies remain skeptical of enforcement mechanisms. The article highlights how private sector actors, not governments, ultimately determine whether critical maritime chokepoints remain functional, creating uncertainty around geopolitical agreements.