Report: Traffic in Hormuz falls sharply, only six vessels passed on 9-10 July night

Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has noticeably decreased, with just six vessels passing through on the night of July 9-10, significantly lower than the 18 to 22 ships that typically transit the area each night. This drop comes amid heightened tensions following Iranian attacks on ships, which sparked retaliatory US strikes and Iranian counterattacks in the neighboring Gulf nations. The reduced traffic underscores the ongoing geopolitical instability in the region, which is critical for global oil supplies, highlighting the potential economic and security implications of continued conflict.