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Commercial Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz Declines Amid Iranian Attacks

The U.S. military maintains that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial traffic, despite a significant decline in shipping activity due to Iranian attacks. Only three vessels were reported transiting the strait on July 21, 2026, as safety concerns grow among international shipping operators. The situation is exacerbated by threats from Houthi rebels in Yemen, leading to further disruptions in maritime trade in the region.

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The U.S. military maintains that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial traffic, despite a significant decline in shipping activity due to Iranian attacks. Only three vessels were reported transiting the strait on July 21, 2026, as safety concerns grow among international shipping operators. The situation is exacerbated by threats from Houthi rebels in Yemen, leading to further disruptions in maritime trade in the region.

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Original Headline

Shipping insider says “nothing is going through” the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. insisting it's open

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Commercial Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz Declines Amid Iranian Attacks