Iran Ships Still Sailing Through War Zone, Data Shows
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Despite ongoing attacks by Iran on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, new data reveals that several shipping companies continue to use the strategic waterway. The strait, a narrow passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean, remains a critical route for global oil and goods. Iran has targeted ships there as leverage in its escalating conflict with the United States. However, commercial traffic has not completely stopped, with some operators apparently accepting the risk.