Iran increases ships allowed through Strait of Hormuz, data reveals

The number of vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly doubled recently, with eight ships detected on Monday alone. The increase in transits is believed to be due to Iran allowing more commercial ships to pass through, particularly those from friendly countries like China and India. This comes as traffic through the strait has plummeted over 95% since the start of the US and Israel’s war on Iran, leading to a surge in oil prices above $100 per barrel. US President Trump has criticized NATO partners for not supporting his proposal for an international coalition to secure the waterway, while the US military has conducted airstrikes on Iranian missile sites near the strait.

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