According to Al Jazeera, the Trump administration has announced a ceasefire with Iran, reopening the Strait of Hormuz for shipping. The waterway connects the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean and handles roughly a third of global maritime oil traffic. Its closure significantly impacts energy prices and international commerce. The agreement represents a notable shift in US-Iran relations with potential consequences for global markets.

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