Strait of Hormuz reopens, maritime traffic resumes after blockade lift.

Pakistan News Desk June 20, 2026

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The Strait of Hormuz has reopened, and maritime traffic has resumed following the lifting of a blockade. Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM lifted the Hormuz blockade, with the US allowing over a dozen ships to Iranian ports.

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Updated: 12:55 AM PKT — June 21, 2026

Following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, oil supply through the critical waterway has returned to pre-conflict levels. US Vice President JD Vance stated in an interview that 16 million barrels of oil were supplied in the last 24 hours, a figure consistent with daily averages before the recent conflict.

The US military confirmed a significant increase in commercial traffic, noting that 55 commercial vessels passed through the strait on Saturday, transporting over 17 million barrels of oil. US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces remain in the region to monitor maritime traffic and ensure all parties adhere to the terms of the recent agreement.

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