Ships Warned to Avoid Red Sea, Log Hormuz Voyages After Israel Hits Iran
Merchant shipping is continuing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite Israel's large-scale attacks on Iran on Friday, the multinational, U.S.-led Combined Maritime Force said, although some shipowners were looking to avoid the region.
Iran has in the past threatened to close the critical Strait of Hormuz to traffic in retaliation for Western pressure. Analysts have said that any closure of the Strait could restrict trade and impact global oil prices.
"The Strait of Hormuz remains open and commercial traffic continues to flow uninterrupted...
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