Russia says Iran has agreed to let some ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz

The reported agreement between Russia and Iran on allowing some ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz signals a potential easing of tensions in a vital maritime trade route.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 1 Apr 2026, 13:59 UTCOn the live feed at 13:39 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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