https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-strait-of-hormuz-is-openContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-strait-of-hormuz-is-openhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-strait-of-hormuz-is-open#u99775Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:07:14 +0000The Strait of Hormuz remains a point of contention as Iran reiterates it will not reopen the waterway unless the United States meets seven specific conditions. Despite this, Middle East crude oil flows have reached 98% of pre-war levels according to JPMorgan, and analysts report exports are back at pre-war levels. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi proposed a seven-day plan to restart nuclear talks and open the strait, but President Donald Trump rejected the proposal while confirming that the two nations have held talks.Why it mattersThe waterway is a critical global oil artery, and its s