Hormuz Traffic Stalls as Iran Maintains Toll and Control Under Ceasefire
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Despite a US–Iran ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz is not yet open: only four ships passed on Wednesday (vs 11 on Tuesday), as Tehran asserts control over passage, requiring IRGC approval and tolls paid in cryptocurrency; shipowners face sanctions and insurance uncertainties, with hundreds of vessels stranded in the Gulf and no clear schedule for normal transit.
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