How many ships have passed the Strait of Hormuz and how many were attacked?
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How many ships have passed the Strait of Hormuz and how many were attacked?

Al Jazeera·7h ago·Fear

What Happened

Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped over 95 percent since February 28, with only 279 vessels transiting between then and April 12, compared to pre-war averages of 100 daily. Twenty-two ships have been attacked. The US implemented a blockade on Iranian ports Monday. Iran ordered new navigation routes through its territorial waters. A ceasefire began April 8, but only 45 ships have passed since then.

Key Entities

Strait of HormuzIranUnited StatesIRGCCENTCOMTrump administrationUAEGlobal shippingOil prices

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