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

15 June 2026 11:55

An initial U.S.-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has sparked anger in Israel, with critics blaming Prime Minister Netanyahu for leading the country into a costly war. Experts warn that even with the agreement, oil shipments could take weeks or months to fully resume due to logistical and infrastructure issues.

- Israeli leaders across the political spectrum criticize Netanyahu for the deal, calling it a disaster. - Iran gains leverage in Lebanon, where Israel's campaign may be curtailed under U.S.

pressure. - Analysts say Iran emerged stronger, with its nuclear and missile programs largely intact.

- Global oil markets remain under pressure as the timeline for full Strait of Hormuz operations remains uncertain. The deal includes phased lifting of sanctions and release of frozen Iranian assets, but critics say it fails to dismantle Iran's nuclear threat.

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