US to Guide Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions

The U.S. says it will guide stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz as part of a counter-blockade tied to US–Iran tensions. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical oil chokepoint (about 20%–30% of global trade), with the dispute disrupting roughly 20,000 seafarers and about 15 million barrels/day of crude flow. The latest update points to partial easing—ships may move under U.S. guidance—but it does not resolve the broader US–Iran geopolitical standoff. Ongoing naval restrictions and Iran’s limited crossings keep uncertainty elevated for oil prices and volatility risk. The article also cites prediction-style market pricing suggesting markets see continued upside pressure on WTI into June 2026 (including a path to $90 by end-June). For traders, this means the Strait of Hormuz headlines can still quickly reprice crude expectations, feeding into crypto via macro risk sentiment, leverage, and correlation with oil-linked assets—especially if negotiations, OPEC+ moves, or any U.S. military response changes the blockade outlook.