https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/strait-of-hormuz-crossings-fall-as-us-iran-ceasefire-expiresContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/strait-of-hormuz-crossings-fall-as-us-iran-ceasefire-expireshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/strait-of-hormuz-crossings-fall-as-us-iran-ceasefire-expires#u44935Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:01:42 +0000Crossings through the Strait of Hormuz have decreased following the expiration of a US-Iran ceasefire. Oil prices have risen amid increased tensions. Iran has ruled out extending an interim deal and threatened to escalate the conflict. The situation has led to uncertainty in the markets, with stocks falling and oil gaining.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil shipments. Tensions between the US and Iran have been high, with attacks on tankers and seizures of ships. The expiration of the ceasefire has raised concerns about further escalation.What is confirmedS