Despite announcements of a deal to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, details regarding the implementation and viability of the agreement remain unclear.

<img alt="An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/f7bb3b1e-f95d-490b-bbdb-3193604e89cf,1781566072840/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C294%2C4531%2C2548%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran." width="620" /><p>The United States says it has reached a deal t...