The recent U.S.-Iran framework deal has led to the tentative reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route for global oil transport. While world leaders have welcomed the agreement, shipping firms are proceeding with caution, concerned about ongoing security risks and uncertainties surrounding future tolls and operational conditions. Various reports indicate that although vessels may start transiting the strait, it might take months for energy flows to return to normal levels. Shipping associations have warned that even with the reopening, risks remain high, and the clearing of mines poses additional delays. As oil tankers begin to increase their movements, analysts are closely monitoring the implications for global trade and supply chains.