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Hundreds of ships cross the Strait of Hormuz, some are going 'dark' to do it
Key takeaways
- Before the US-Israel attacks on Iran, well over 100 commercial ships a day passed through the strait.
- Analysts also say some Iranian tankers are likely slipping past the US blockade in the opposite direction and entering Iranian waters to be used to store oil offshore.
- With new strikes across the region in recent days, any progress on opening the Strait of Hormuz via negotiation has been plunged into uncertainty.
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Before the US-Israel attacks on Iran, well over 100 commercial ships a day passed through the strait.
Link copied Share Share article Marine traffic observers have revealed hundreds of commercial ships have crossed out of the Strait of Hormuz, often by taking "dark" journeys through Iran's "tollbooth route" or with the guidance of the United States.
Analysts also say some Iranian tankers are likely slipping past the US blockade in the opposite direction and entering Iranian waters to be used to store oil offshore.
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