Shipping stalls in Strait of Hormuz after Iran declares key waterway shut
Summary
Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply after Iran announced it closed the waterway due to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Ship tracking data showed fewer vessels crossing, while U.S. military officials said the strait remained open. Talks continued between the U.S. and Iran to maintain peace and ensure safe passage through the strait.Key Facts
- Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following Israeli strikes on Lebanon.
- The number of ships crossing the strait fell from 35 one day to 12 the next.
- Some ships entering the strait turned off their tracking systems.
- The U.S. Central Command said the waterway was still open and safe for shipping.
- The strait normally carries about 20% of the world’s oil and liquified natural gas.
- U.S. and Iranian negotiators met in Switzerland to discuss peace and safe ship passage.
- Despite tensions, oil prices fell slightly in Asia on Monday morning.
- Asian stock markets mostly rose, except for Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index, which fell.
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