15 ships passed through Hormuz in 24 hours with permission from Iran, according to Fars

The passage of 15 ships through the Strait of Hormuz with Iran's permission suggests a potential easing of tensions in a critical shipping lane for oil.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 5 Apr 2026, 23:34 UTCOn the live feed at 23:14 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This development could stabilize oil supply concerns and support WTI prices, as the Strait is key for global energy transport. However, traders should remain cautious, as changes in geopolitical dynamics can quickly affect market sentiment.

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