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Strait of Hormuz update: US makes major claim about Iran's forces

General26 sourcesOct 31, 2026
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Hormuz shipping traffic remains 70% below pre-war levels, UKMTO says Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains 70 percent below pre-conflict levels, with vessels continuing to face attacks, navigation interference and security risks across the Gulf, according to a weekly assessment by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).A total of 277 vessel transits were recorded in the strait during the seven days to October 28, comprising 155 inbound and 122 outbound movements.

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