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Still, there were signs Sunday that limited shipping traffic may be resuming.

Strait of Hormuz creates Pakistan Crisis

The QatarEnergy-operated liquefied natural gas carrier Al Kharaitiyat safely crossed the strait and headed toward Pakistan’s Port Qasim, according to shipping analytics company Kpler. It marked the first Qatari LNG vessel to transit the route since fighting escalated earlier this year.

A second vessel, a Panama-flagged bulk carrier bound for Brazil, also completed passage after reportedly following a route designated by Iranian military authorities.

Analysts say the successful crossings could represent a confidence-building measure involving mediators including Pakistan and Qatar.

Regional Tensions Continue 

Although a fragile ceasefire has technically been in place for roughly a month, the region remains highly volatile.

On Sunday:

• United Arab Emirates said it intercepted two drones launched from Iran.
• Qatar condemned a drone strike targeting a cargo vessel in its territorial waters.
• Kuwait reported hostile drones entering its airspace before being intercepted.

Military confrontations around the strait have intensified in recent days. Iranian forces and U.S. naval vessels reportedly engaged in sporadic clashes, while attacks linked to Iran-backed groups continued in southern Lebanon.

Israel's Involvement in Strait of Hormuz

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the conflict could not end until Iran’s uranium enrichment capabilities and ballistic missile infrastructure were dismantled.

“There is more work to be done,” Netanyahu said during remarks aired Sunday.

Meanwhile, Trump appeared to signal caution despite claiming military gains against Iran.

“They are defeated, but that doesn't mean they're done,” the president said in televised comments.

Britain and France Naval Response

The worsening security crisis has prompted growing concern among Western allies over the safety of commercial shipping routes.

United Kingdom announced Saturday that it would deploy a Royal Navy warship to the Middle East in preparation for a possible international maritime security mission in the Strait of Hormuz. France has taken similar steps.

The move immediately drew condemnation from Tehran.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi warned that any deployment of British or French warships under the pretext of “protecting shipping” would be viewed as an escalation.

He said such actions would receive a “decisive response.”

The Royal Navy has not publicly disclosed operational details regarding the deployment.

Economic Pressure Builds Worldwide

The continuing instability around the Strait of Hormuz has triggered major disruptions to global energy markets.