# Muyu Xu

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-23**: Tankers Broadcast Open Signals — Seven tankers openly signal their crossings; Brent crude drops below $77/barrel.
- **2026-06-19**: Targeted strait reopening — Expected date for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though industry remains watchful for actual safe passage conditions.
- **2026-06-14**: US-Iran deal announced; cautious reaction — President Trump states strait will reopen by Friday June 19. Shipowners demand details; Disha LNG tanker tests eastern arm as sole active vessel.
- **2026-06**: Interim US-Iran Deal Agreed — An interim agreement is reached, opening the door for a resumption of maritime transit through the strait.
- **2026-06**: Ongoing Switzerland Talks — Negotiations for a permanent settlement between Washington and Tehran continue, with markets watching closely.
- **2026-02-28**: US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran begin — Military strikes at the end of February cause daily transits through Strait of Hormuz to plummet from ~135 to a trickle, effectively blockading energy exports.
- **2026-02**: War Erupts, Hormuz Traffic Halted — Conflict between the US and Iran leads to a near-total standstill of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### 7 Tankers Openly Cross Hormuz as Shipping Confidence Rebounds
2026-06-24 21:56:37 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Seven tankers with active tracking signals transited the Strait of Hormuz on June 23, signaling a potential re-opening of the key energy chokepoint after months of war-induced paralysis. The development comes after a US-Iran interim deal and offers hope for stabilizing global oil supply chains. However, caution persists as some vessels still avoid broadcasting.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/hormuz-traffic-surge-supply-chain-easing

### Hormuz Deal: 600 Vessels Await Clarity as Supply Chains Brace
2026-06-15 06:50:44 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz offers hope for unblocking a critical energy chokepoint after months of disruption. However, with 600 laden tankers waiting and shipowners demanding safety assurances, supply chain professionals face continued uncertainty around fuel availability, shipping costs, and delivery schedules.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/hormuz-deal-600-vessels-supply-chain-clarity

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