Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open

NPR | By Fatima Al-Kassab,

Scott Horsley

Published April 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is now open to all commercial traffic. We examine the possible global economic repercussions should oil and gas shipments start flowing again in significant numbers.

Fatima Al-Kassab

Scott Horsley

Scott Horsley is NPR's Chief Economics Correspondent. He reports on ups and downs in the national economy as well as fault lines between booming and busting communities.

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