We took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.

TL;DR

Journalists are not meant to access the Strait of Hormuz due to tight controls.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway, with roughly 20% of the world's oil passing through it.
A ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, brokered by Pakistan, made the risk of entering the strait feel manageable.
Dozens of oil tankers and cargo ships were observed waiting in the strait.
Iran has asserted control over the waterway, reportedly mining parts of it.
The United States has imposed a naval blockade targeting ships entering or leaving Iranian ports.
Disruptions in the strait send shockwaves through global markets.
Temporary ceasefires are holding, but movement of ships does not guarantee stability.
The future of passage through the strait depends on whether a broader agreement is reached.

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