Despite sustained strikes by Israel and the US, Iran has gained strategic leverage by tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz, sharply reducing vessel traffic to about six ships a day from around 135 in normal times. Most tankers passing through now are Iranian or from friendly nations, often using Iran-approved routes after seeking permission.
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- Despite sustained strikes by Israel and the US, Iran has gained strategic leverage by tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz, sharply reducing vessel traffic to about six ships a day from…
- Most tankers passing through now are Iranian or from friendly nations, often using Iran-approved routes after seeking permission.
Background
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- 135 in normal times. Most tankers passing through now are Iranian or from friendly nations, often using Iran-approved routes after seeking permission. Despite sustained strikes by Israel and the US, Iran has gained…
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Why it matters
Why readers and decision-makers should care:
- Despite sustained strikes by Israel and the US, Iran has gained strategic leverage by tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz, sharply reducing vessel traffic to about six ships a day from…
- Most tankers passing through now are Iranian or from friendly nations, often using Iran-approved routes after seeking permission.