According to the UK Royal Navy, on May 1, shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted following military operations by the United States and Israel against Iran. Daily vessel transits have dropped from approximately 130 ships before the conflict to fewer than 10, representing a decline exceeding 90%.
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