Even with a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it could take weeks or months for oil to fully flow

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A tentative agreement to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz offers promise for the global economy, but experts warn that oil won't resume flowing through this critical shipping channel as quickly as many hope. Even with a deal in place, infrastructure damage, logistical hurdles, and the complexities of restarting operations could stretch the timeline for full recovery to weeks or even months. The delay matters enormously: the Strait of Hormuz handles roughly one-third of the world's seaborne oil trade, making any prolonged disruption a significant economic headwind.