Strait of Hormuz Talks on Hold Amid Iranian Funeral Ceremonies

AP News / Modern Diplomacy · Jul 06, 2026 00:00

Uncertainty over oil supplies persists as talks aimed at fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz are on hold during funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, expected to continue for several days. Despite this, shipping activity through the Strait remained stable last week, with 160 vessels reported.