Afghanistan, April 11 -- Most ships remain halted in the Strait of Hormuz, fearing Iranian attacks, as traffic drops sharply despite a ceasefire and ongoing tensions.
Most vessels are still avoiding the Strait of Hormuz due to fears of Iranian attacks, with traffic falling to extremely low levels despite a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. According to The New York Times, only two ships passed through the strait on Friday, marking one of the lowest levels since the truce.
Shipping activity has remained very limited throughout the week, with just four ships crossing on both Wednesday and Thursday, while hundreds of others are waiting on either side of the strait, reluctant to proceed after weeks of conflict and repeated strikes...