Shippers face deepening dilemma as U.S. and Iran vie for control of Persian Gulf

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Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have led to a significant drop in ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint in the Persian Gulf. The recent hostilities have exacerbated security concerns affecting maritime navigation and global energy supplies.

Last week's hostilities between Iran and the U.S. have caused ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to plummet from levels reached after a June truce between both countries.