Hormuz Traffic Dips as U.S.-Iran Clashes Intensify
Four days of clashes between Iran and the United States have forced shippers to pull back from the Strait of Hormuz, with vessel passages dropping from 38 on Saturday to 22 on Sunday as owners weigh risk; Iran insisted ships use its waters with permits, and CMA CGM briefly navigated Iranian routes. Major carriers are unlikely to resume large-scale routes until security improves, and the International Maritime Organization’s evacuation plan remains paused pending guarantees of safety.