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Story summary
- Iran and the United States have agreed to a ceasefire, enabling "safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Strait of Hormuz connects the Gulf to the Arabian Sea and accounts for about 20% of the world's oil and LNG transit.
- Recent hostilities reduced shipping traffic by 95% since February 28.
- Gulf nations are developing alternative routes to transport oil.
