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Strait of Hormuz traffic collapses as global energy disruption deepens

Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply after the war began, severely restricting one of the world's most important oil and gas shipping routes.

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About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war
Associated PressENMar 18, 2026News article

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United States-Iran War

Tracking the war that began with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February 2026, including Iranian retaliation, leadership change, disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire efforts, economic pressure and renewed clashes.

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