More than a dozen tankers, including three sanctioned vessels, successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz after a 50-day blockade was lifted on Friday. This reopening is critical for Gulf oil and gas producers to resume normal supplies, as the International Energy Agency described the situation as the worst-ever supply disruption. However, tensions escalated when Iran quickly reimposed restrictions and fired upon some vessels. U.S. President Donald Trump announced Iran's agreement to open the strait, while Iranian officials demanded the U.S. fully lift its blockade on Iranian tankers. Despite the initial crossings, Western shipping companies expressed caution, citing the need for clarity regarding safety, especially concerning the presence of sea mines. Reports indicate that Iranian gunboats fired at ships attempting to cross, and some vessels received messages stating the strait was closed again. The ongoing conflict has left hundreds of ships stranded in the Gulf, significantly impacting oil and gas production from key producers such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iraq, and Kuwait.