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

NYT Business Monday 13 July 2026, 13:23 UTC By Jenny Gross 1 min read
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Shipping activity plummeted after Iran attacked a ship, setting off U.S. strikes. Little crude oil is being transported through the critical waterway.

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