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Despite Trump’s claims, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains deeply disrupted

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By תומר אלמגור

First reported by Globes · Jun 20, 2026

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Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily disrupted even after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal. Only a small number of vessels have crossed, while nearly 500 ships remain stranded in the Persian Gulf amid conflicting U.S. and Iranian statements about whether the strait is open.

01Only dozens of ships crossed Hormuz in recent days despite the ceasefire deal.
02About 500 vessels, including 220 oil tankers, are still stuck in the Persian Gulf.
03Officials in Tehran and Washington issued conflicting statements about the strait's status.
04Prewar traffic averaged about 130 ships a day, far above current levels.
05Experts say shipping and oil flows may need months to normalize.

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