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Strait of Hormuz clogged six months into Iran war

Six months after the start of Middle East conflict involving Iran, the strategic Strait of Hormuz has experienced a sharp decline in traffic with approximately 6,000 sailors and 500 ships remaining stuck in the Persian Gulf as of 25 August 2026.

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