Why Clearing Mines From the Strait of Hormuz Could Take 40–50 Days
The political decision to reopen Hormuz can be made quickly; locating, identifying and neutralising maritime threats is a slower technical operation.
Energy and Infrastructure Desk
The Energy and Infrastructure Desk covers the physical systems supporting economic growth across the Middle East. Its reporting spans oil and gas, renewable energy, electricity, water, transport, logistics, ports, aviation, urban development, construction and major infrastructure projects. The desk uses government announcements, tender documents, company disclosures, regulatory information and recognised industry data. Reporting distinguishes projects that are operational from those that are proposed, financed, under construction or awaiting final approval.
Coverage: Energy, utilities, transport, logistics, aviation, construction and major infrastructure.
Shippers Hold Back From Hormuz as Insurance and Mine Risks Persist
One visible LNG tanker has transited the strait, but shipowners say political agreement is not yet the same as safe, commercially insurable passage.
Oil Falls to a Three-Month Low, but Physical Supply Recovery May Lag
Crude prices dropped sharply after the US-Iran framework, although mines, insurance and disrupted logistics may delay the return of normal Gulf exports.
Middle East Flight Recovery Remains Uneven as Foreign Airlines Extend Suspensions
Regional capacity is returning, but several international carriers continue to delay services to Dubai, Doha, Riyadh and other destinations.