Ships crossing Hormuz use Oman passage despite Iran warnings

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Despite Iran's warnings, ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz continue to use a non-Iranian-approved southern passage off Oman's coast. Traffic levels dipped slightly on Thursday compared to Wednesday, with 42 commodity vessels including oil and gas tankers traversing the area.

Traffic levels in the Strait of Hormuz fell back from Wednesday's high, but vessels continued to use a non-Iranian-approved passage despite a ship being struck by a projectile, tracking platforms showed Friday. At least 42 commodity vessels -- including tankers carrying oil, gas, and dry bulk such as fertilisers -- crossed on Thursday, Kpler's tracking platform showed, down from a high of 57 on Wednesday. Ten of those vessels entered the Gulf, while 32 exited. Half of the 42 vessels used a southern passageway hugging the coast of Oman.