Trump warns Iran against charging tolls through Strait of Hormuz
Only about a dozen ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the first two days of the ceasefire, far below normal traffic levels before the war, data shows.
Updated on: April 9, 2026 / 9:26 PM EDT / CBS News
Strait of Hormuz still seeing significantly lower traffic despite ceasefire
As part of the agreement, which President Trump announced late Tuesday, Iran would allow vessels to cross through the channel, which is a crucial waterway for shipping about 20% of the world's oil supply .
But early Wednesday, an Iranian news agency linked to the country's military reported that traffic through the strait would be suspended in response to Israel's attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt disputed Iran's claim that the Lebanon conflict was part of the ceasefire agreement. Vice President JD Vance told reporters Wednesday that there was a "legitimate misunderstanding" about the terms of the ceasefire.