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Tracking firm says fewer than 20 ships transited Hormuz over weekend, though figure could rise as some switched their transponders off
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Cargo ships are seen at sea near the Strait of Hormuz, as viewed from a rocky shoreline near Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, May 1, 2026. (AP/Fatima Shbair)
Fewer than 20 commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz at the weekend, shipping data shows, as Iranian and US blockades restrict traffic through the vital chokepoint for energy shipments.
Four vessels crossed the strait on Sunday, initial data from shiptracker Kpler shows, with 13 on Saturday. The figures can change as some ships switched off transponders on their way through.
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