Published: Jun 23, 2026, 15:12 IST | Updated: Jun 23, 2026, 15:12 IST
Strait of Hormuz traffic has surged to its highest level since the conflict began, with Donald Trump declaring the vital oil route "totally open." But Iranian officials insist the strategic waterway will never return to its pre-war status, raising questions about whether the immediate crisis is over, or merely on pause.