Maritime Traffic Declines After Ship Return

The movement of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly declined after a day in which some vessels unexpectedly resumed their transit, as part of Iran's efforts to maintain control over the waterway. Some ships continued to follow the route designated by Iran, while others chose to pass at night or turn back. Iran's escalation in this matter persists, insisting that ships must transit through the route it specifies and permits. Navigation in the strait remains a key issue in the negotiations between Washington and Tehran, with companies continuing to face difficulties resulting from Iran's actions.