With a Fragile Ceasefire under Threat, What Future for the Strait of Hormuz?
Opinion article (Blog, column, editorial, etc.)
10/04/2026
Description
Crisis Group Q&A on the Strait of Hormuz following the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire of 7-8 April 2026, brokered by Pakistan. Analyzes reopening scenarios for the strait—through which roughly 20% of global oil and LNG transits—and cascading effects on energy, agricultural inputs, and food security as shipping traffic remains more than 90% below normal.