Frontline CEO Lars Barstad says tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could increase quickly if the United States and Iran reach a deal and the perceived risk for shipping is reduced. Barstad said many shipowners are waiting for an updated threat assessment before transiting the strait, suggesting that even incremental changes in risk levels can influence route decisions. The comments frame shipping activity as closely tied to U.S.-Iran diplomatic dynamics and to how maritime security guidance is assessed and communicated. While Barstad points to the likelihood of a rapid pickup in crossings under improved conditions, the reporting focuses on expectations rather than specific figures, timelines, or confirmed changes in current volumes. Overall, the outlets describe a scenario where negotiations lead to a reassessment of threats, encouraging more tankers to move through Hormuz rather than reroute or delay shipments. The claim is contingent on a U.S.-Iran agreement and subsequent downgrade of risk assessments, according to the CEO’s remarks.