US-Iran Strikes Disrupt Strait of Hormuz Traffic, Near Standstill Reported
US strikes on Iranian targets and Iranian retaliation have severely disrupted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with vessel movement nearly halted. Most remaining traffic is confined to the northern corridor near Iran's coast. The crisis has raised concerns over global energy supply chains.
Where Sources Diverge
TASS reports that traffic is limited to the northern part of the strait near the Iranian coast, while BBC World highlights a general decline in ship numbers without specifying the location of the remaining traffic.
Traffic is seen only in the northern part of the strait off the Iranian coast along the so-called northern corridor.
Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.
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Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.
According to the report, vessel traffic is seen only in the northern part of the strait off the Iranian coast along the so-called northern corridor, a shipping route approved by Tehran