The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global oil supplies, is currently facing significant tensions as Iran asserts its authority over transiting vessels. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any ships attempting to use newly established routes without Iranian approval will face danger and potential targeting. Although more vessels have begun to navigate through the strait following recent negotiations between the US and Iran, the situation remains precarious, with reports of Iran closing the strait due to alleged ceasefire violations. Amidst mixed messages from US and Iranian officials, oil tanker traffic has surged, but uncertainty looms as negotiations and military posturing continue to complicate the landscape.