https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/strait-of-hormuz-shipping-grinds-to-a-halt-ahead-of-u-s-iran-ceasefire-expiryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/strait-of-hormuz-shipping-grinds-to-a-halt-ahead-of-u-s-iran-ceasefire-expiryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/strait-of-hormuz-shipping-grinds-to-a-halt-ahead-of-u-s-iran-ceasefire-expiry#u44802Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:10:41 +0000Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed significantly following a series of tanker attacks. This maritime slowdown coincides with a deadlock in diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran as a ceasefire agreement approaches its expiration date. Oil prices are responding to these risks and additional tensions in Lebanon, with some reports indicating price advances while others describe a mixed market. The combination of military threats and diplomatic failure has disrupted one of the world's most critical oil transit corridors.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a