Ormuz opened this Saturday: After 6 weeks of conflict, the first ships patrol the strait

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, several U.S. Navy ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such movement since hostilities began between Washington and Tehran. This operation, conducted without prior coordination with Iranian authorities, aims to reassure commercial vessels in a vital waterway for the global economy. Iranian state media condemned the crossing as a violation of the ceasefire, while supertankers began to cross the border, indicating a timid return to normalcy after significant disruptions in energy markets.