Shipping companies respond cautiously to a U.S.-Iran framework agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Outlets report that shipowners and freight operators welcome the prospect of restored transit but say confidence will take time to rebuild and that operations will resume only after additional safety and security details are clarified. Reporting indicates that further steps are expected shortly, including a memorandum of understanding to end hostilities, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran, and reopen the strait. However, shippers say they are still waiting for specifics that would reduce risk, such as assurances around navigation safety. One outlet notes concerns about mine clearance in the strait as a particular issue, while another describes the need for stronger security guarantees more generally before vessels start moving through the route again. The change in expectations also affects markets: one account notes that global oil prices fall after the news, reflecting uncertainty about how quickly conditions will normalize. Overall, sources agree the framework deal is a positive development, but practical implementation and verified safety measures are expected to determine when normal shipping resumes.