Traffic Plummets in Strait of Hormuz After Iran Reimposes Closure #shorts
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply on April 20 after Iran abruptly reinstated its blockade, just days after reopening the route on April 17 during a fragile ceasefire with the US. The sudden move comes ahead of an April 21 deadline for the truce, raising fears of a breakdown in talks and potential global energy disruption.
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