Shipping activity through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait increases as market participants express optimism that tensions between the United States and Iran may ease. Both outlets report that US President Donald Trump says Washington’s negotiations with Iran are advancing and could result in a resolution. At the same time, Trump warns that if the talks fail, the United States could resume military action. The changes in shipping levels suggest that some operators adjust routes and schedules based on expectations for de-escalation in the region. However, neither outlet provides detailed data on tonnage or specific changes in prices, nor do they outline concrete terms of any potential agreement. The overall picture presented is one of cautious optimism alongside continued uncertainty, with the risk of renewed conflict remaining tied to the outcome of ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran.