The restoration of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is delayed due to mine clearance.

      Clearing the Strait of Hormuz of mines may take about 50 days. As a result, the restoration of full navigation will be delayed by several weeks. According to information from Reuters, citing industry experts, the demining operation will begin after an agreement is signed between the USA and Iran. Minesweepers and underwater drones will be involved in the operation. Delays in demining will lead to problems with oil supplies — tens of millions of barrels will not be delivered on time. Before the armed conflict, between 120 and 140 vessels passed through the strait daily. Now this figure has dropped to 12–15 ships per day. Jacob Larsen, director of security at the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO), emphasized that going to sea now involves high risks. Therefore, it is necessary to establish completely safe routes. Considering that the cost of a tanker with an oil cargo reaches 300 million dollars, insurance and transport companies demand 100% safety guarantees. The restoration of navigation in the strait is one of the points of the memorandum of understanding signed by the USA and Iran.

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      Restoration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is delayed due to demining

      Clearing the Strait of Hormuz of mines may take about 50 days. 21:43 15.06.2026 Real Time - Kazan

      News from neighboring regions on the topic:

      Due to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a weakening of the Russian ruble is expected

      If the USA and Iran actually conclude an agreement and movement through the strait is restored, 00:56 16.06.2026 MY! Online - Voronezh

      Trump: Ships resume movement through the Strait of Hormuz

      Photo: whitehouse.gov

      Ships, many of which are carrying oil, are heading towards the exit from the Strait of Hormuz. 18:37 15.06.2026 M24.Ru - Moscow

      The USA recognized Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz

      Iran and Oman, according to the memorandum signed with the USA, will be able to independently determine the rules for managing the Strait of Hormuz in the future. 16:43 15.06.2026 RuInformer.Com - Sevastopol

      Bloomberg: Europe announced its readiness to start a mission in the Strait of Hormuz

      Europe is ready to assist in ensuring security in the Strait of Hormuz after an agreement is reached between the USA and Iran. Europe announced its readiness to start a mission in the Strait of Hormuz.

      Photo: REUTERS. 21:07 15.06.2026 Komsomolskaya Pravda - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk