Tehran, June 18 -- Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz showed signs of noticeable increase on Thursday, as just hours after US President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran, at least 10 commercial vessels transited the strategic waterway this morning, while another six ships appeared to be headed toward the route to exit the Persian Gulf.
One of the world's most important energy chokepoints, the Strait of Hormuz serves as the only maritime gateway between the Persian Gulf and international markets and accounts for roughly 20% of the total global energy flows.
While far lower than the pre-war traffic of 135 ships per day, it nonetheless marks a significant increase, showcasing a strong recovery in maritime traffic in the v...