Trump’s ‘free flow of energy’ vow fails to restart shipping in strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Daniel Boffey Chief reporterMarch 10, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Trump’s ‘free flow of energy’ vow fails to restart shipping in strait of Hormuz

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Despite Donald Trump's vow to ensure the free flow of energy through the Strait of Hormuz and the announcement of a $20 billion reinsurance scheme, shipping activity remains severely limited. Since the announcement, only two vessels not linked to Iran or Russia have traversed the strait. One vessel switched off its transponder while the other signaled it was Chinese owned and crewed. Normally, around 100 vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz daily, but Iranian actions in response to US and Israeli attacks have effectively shut it down. The limited crossings highlight the continued risks and challenges for ships navigating the strategically important waterway.

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strait of hormuz 100% shipping 80% free flow of energy 70% oil tankers 60% us sanctions 50% maritime security 50% iranian oil 40% vessel transponder 40%

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