Reuters, citing data from Kpler, has reported that ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait dropped significantly on Wednesday compared to the previous day. According to the report, only two vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, whereas eight ships had transited the route a day earlier. The report adds that before the outbreak of the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, around 130 to 140 vessels used this key maritime passage each day. The sharp decline has raised concerns over regional security and its potential impact on global trade.
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