A significant maritime route has been affected by recent developments. The Strait of Hormuz has been closed again, although few ships were navigating through it at the time. Before the closure was announced, shipping operators had already taken steps to reduce traffic in the area.

On Thursday, a relatively small number of ships, twenty-five, passed through the strategic waterway, according to data from a tracking firm. Further details on the situation are available from the source, including information on the impact of the closure and any additional measures being taken by shipping operators.