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UK Says Strait of Hormuz Not Yet Back to Normal
Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open to ships. But the United Kingdom says it is not back to normal yet.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said this on Saturday. She asked Iran to let global shipping fully resume.
Iran's announcement caused oil prices to drop sharply. Donald Trump welcomed Iran's announcement.
But the United States kept a naval blockade in the strait. This created confusion about the route's true status.
Iran's opening comes with conditions. Ships must check with Iranian forces before passing.
Ships linked to countries Iran sees as hostile cannot pass. Some ships tried to exit on Friday but turned back.
They did not get approval to proceed. Shipping firms are still being careful.
French President Emmanuel Macron and the United Kingdom are planning a neutral mission to secure the strait.
Klear Note — The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. About one-third of world's oil passes through it daily. When shipping stops, oil prices rise globally and affect gas prices everywhere.