Hormuz Strait commercial traffic falls to 7 ships on Thursday
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Commercial ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply on Thursday, with only 7 vessels transiting, according to Belgium-based tracking firm Kpler. The figure is well below the 10-day daily average of 15 ships. The decline follows the Iran-U.S. war that began on February 28.
Key Facts
- Only 7 commercial ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, according to Kpler.
- The 10-day daily average for the strait is 15 ships.
- Of the 7 ships, 4 exited the area and 3 entered the strait.
- The Iran-U.S. war began on February 28.
Traffic Collapse
Kpler, a Belgium-based ship tracking company, recorded only 7 commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. This is sharply below the 10-day daily average of 15 ships. Of the 7 ships, 4 were exiting the area and 3 were entering the strait. The decline follows the outbreak of war between Iran and the United States on February 28.
War Impact
The ongoing war and tension between Iran and the U.S. have significantly weakened maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz. Kpler's latest data show the number of ships passing through the strait has fallen well below the 10-day average.
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Hormuz Strait commercial traffic falls to 7 ships on Thursday
