Strait of Hormuz Remains Largely Closed Despite US-Iran Ceasefire as

Strait Of Hormuz Remains Largely Closed Despite US-Iran Ceasefire As Ship Traffic Stands At Standstill

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — More than 24 hours after a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran took effect, the strategic Strait of Hormuz — through which about one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes — remains effectively closed to most commercial traffic, with shipping data showing only a handful of vessels transiting under strict Iranian control amid ongoing tensions and accusations of ceasefire violations.
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