Shipowners Seek Clarity on Hormuz Deal as 600 Vessels Eye Exit
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Shipowners and traders are cautiously awaiting details of a deal expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime passage. Over 600 vessels are reportedly considering exiting the area pending reassurances on safe transit.
A deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days has been met with caution among shipowners and traders, with many saying they would wait for more details in order to assess whether safe transits are possible after months of false starts.
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