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Traffic through Strait of Hormuz falls steeply after new US-Iran strikes

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummeted on Wednesday, with only 23 vessels crossing after recent US-Iran strikes on three tankers. This marks a significant drop from 47 the previous week, as tensions escalate over shipping routes. Analysts predict further disruptions as both nations assert control over the critical waterway.

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Published 09 Jul 2026, 14:41 UTC · Updated 09 Jul 2026, 14:50 UTC

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