Shipping Through Hormuz Strait Reaches Highest Level Since Conflict Began

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Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has reached its highest level since the start of the regional military conflict, according to Bloomberg data reported by TASS.

Between April 4 and 5, 22 vessels passed through the strategically important maritime corridor, marking the highest number since the conflict began. Analysts attribute the increased activity to expanded economic ties between Iran and several countries that continue to sign agreements for energy supplies and transportation, despite ongoing tensions.

Iranian vessels continue to dominate shipping in the strait, according to the agency. Notably, on April 5, an Iraqi oil tanker transited the strait for the first time since restrictions were imposed, after Tehran announced a special exemption for deliveries from its "brotherly Iraq."

Other countries are also showing increased activity. India sent eight liquefied natural gas tankers through the strait, while two container ships linked to Chinese companies and two Japanese-flagged vessels also crossed the strait last week.

Although traffic has resumed, current levels remain significantly lower than pre-conflict figures: prior to the U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran, up to 135 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz daily.