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Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Falls to Lowest Point in a Month After Strikes

Shipping activity plummeted after Iran attacked a ship, setting off U.S. strikes. Little crude oil is being transported through the critical waterway.

Updated July 13, 2026 Source: The New York Times 1 min read

Shipping activity plummeted after Iran attacked a ship, setting off U.S. strikes. Little crude oil is being transported through the critical waterway.

Source: The New York Times

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