Pakistan, Sept. 17 -- The number of cargo ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply, according to shipping data. Only three cargo vessels crossed the important waterway on Wednesday. The figure marks a major decline in recorded maritime traffic through the strategic route.

Shipping data showed a significant difference compared with the previous day. Twelve cargo vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. Wednesday's figure was nine vessels lower than Tuesday's total, highlighting a sharp day-to-day fall in tracked cargo movement.

The latest figures indicate that recorded cargo traffic through the waterway has dropped considerably. Three vessels were tracked on Wednesday, compared with 12 vessels a day ea...