Defence
Shipping Traffic in Hormuz Nearly Comes to a Halt Again After Renewed Attacks
Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz nearly stopped this weekend following renewed attacks between the US and Iran. On Saturday, only two ships passed, and six on Sunday, bringing the ten-day average to ten, the lowest since May, according to Kpler. The US attacked three Iranian oil tankers in response to Iranian attacks on US naval vessels. Iran claimed to hit a US drone, which the US Navy called "a gross lie." Tensions persist, with both sides continuing attacks and increased risks for shipping. The US has forced 92 ships to turn back since July, while Iran threatens a restricted zone in the Persian Gulf.
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