In a strategic update for 2026, the US Department of Energy confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz could soon see commercial activity through specialized "safe lanes." Secretary Chris Wright noted that total demining isn't required for an immediate restart of
global energy flows. Meanwhile, President Trump highlighted that Iran's leadership is in disarray, reporting a "total collapse" and seeking urgent US help to stabilize the vital waterway amid the escalating 2026 regional crisis.
