# US and Iran

Type: countries

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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**: 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**: 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 (1 stories)

### 7 Tankers Openly Cross Hormuz as Shipping Confidence Rebounds
2026-06-24 21:56:37 · Sentiment: Positive · 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

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