Hormuz Flows Rose, But the War Chokepoint Still Holds
Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 6 min
Strait of Hormuz oil flows nearly tripled under the expired US-Iran MoU but stayed far below pre-war levels, while Trump denied talks, threatened wider economic pressure and the U.S. argued over Oman’s proposed shipping corridor.
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Strait of Hormuz oil flows nearly tripled under the expired US-Iran MoU but stayed far below pre-war levels, while Trump denied talks, threatened wider economic pressure and the U.S. argued over Oman’s proposed shipping corridor.
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