First ship reportedly passes through the Strait of Hormuz with Iran's permission after the ceasefire, State TV reports

The passage of the first ship through the Strait of Hormuz with Iran's permission post-ceasefire indicates a potential de-escalation in tensions that could stabilize energy supply routes.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 8 Apr 2026, 13:05 UTCOn the live feed at 12:45 UTC — 8 more headlines followed before this page went public

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First ship reportedly passes through the Strait of Hormuz with Iran's permission after the ceasefire, State TV reports

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This development may support oil prices, particularly WTI, as it reduces immediate geopolitical risk to shipping in this critical area, potentially impacting market sentiment during both the EU and US trading sessions.

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