Middle East • 2026-04-27 07:49

Data reveals limited shipping traffic through Hormuz

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  • Category: Middle East
  • Language: EN
  • Published: 2026-04-27 07:49 UTC
  • Sources: Middle East Eye

Shipping data revealed on Monday that the number of vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz is significantly lower than usual. This comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and Western countries. Middle East Eye reports.

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