Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?
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Nearly 100 vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz since the beginning of March, according to BBC Verify's analysis of shipping data. The Hormuz Strait, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is one of the world's most critical chokepoints for global energy supplies, with roughly one-third of all seaborne traded oil passing through it daily. The passage rate provides a snapshot of current maritime traffic through a waterway that has faced periodic disruptions due to regional tensions and Iranian naval activities. The BBC analysis tracks which types of ships are moving cargo through the strait and whether any vessels are being blocked or delayed. The findings help assess whether shipping flows remain stable or face constraints from geopolitical factors affecting Middle Eastern trade routes.
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