London, March 18, 2026 (AFP) - How many cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait?

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Just a trickle of cargo ships and tankers has made it through the Strait of Hormuz since Iranian forces blocked the crucial trade route in the Middle East war. Here are facts and figures about vessels that have passed through the 167-kilometre (104-mile) strait since the war broke out with US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. - Shipping near zero - The channel typically sees around 120 daily transits, according to shipping industry intell......

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