Pakistan, April 24 -- Only five ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, according to shipping data. The sharp decline follows heightened tensions, recent vessel seizures, and ongoing military activity in the region. The waterway remains a critical global energy route.

Before the Iran war began on February 28, the strait typically saw around 140 daily ship passages. Current traffic represents only a fraction of normal maritime flow. Analysts say shipping companies are avoiding the route due to security risks.

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