'Mini exodus' in Strait of Hormuz as Vance insists peace deal is ‘good for US’
It’s become the crux of the US-Iran peace deal: is the Strait of Hormuz open or closed, free or with tolls?
Roland Oliphant speaks to Richard Meade, editor in chief of Lloyd’s List, explains the lingering uncertainties left from Donald Trump’s Middle East war keeping shipping executives up at night and placing ordinary sailors in danger.
Plus: as JD Vance insists the deal is “good for the American people”, Roland looks at the latest news, including the UK and France saying they are ready to help protect freedom of navigation in Hormuz and the politicisation of shipping from Iran to Russia…
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