Qatar warns of industrial catastrophe as Hormuz transits hit 10 ships daily

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Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mohammed Al-Ansari warned that the world faces an industrial catastrophe if the Strait of Hormuz crisis continues. An average of 10 commodity ships transited the strait daily over the past 10 days, the lowest level since May, according to Kpler data. The decline follows US and Iranian strikes on tankers.
Key Facts
- An average of 10 commodity ships transited the Strait of Hormuz daily over the past 10 days, the lowest level since May, according to Kpler data.
- Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mohammed Al-Ansari told US media that opening the Strait of Hormuz is a priority.
- The decline in transits follows US and Iranian strikes on tankers.
Shipping Decline
An average of 10 commodity ships transited the Strait of Hormuz daily over the past 10 days, the lowest level since May, according to Kpler data. The decline follows US and Iranian strikes on tankers.
Qatar's Warning
Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mohammed Al-Ansari told US media that opening the Strait of Hormuz is a priority. Al-Ansari warned that the world faces an industrial catastrophe if the crisis continues.