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Nearly 40 Ships Exit Hormuz with U.S. Navy Coordination

Over the past three weeks, nearly 40 ships stranded in the Persian Gulf successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, coordinating with the U.S. Navy, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence. Shipowners are submitting transit plans to the Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping in Bahrain. Despite this, ship traffic through Hormuz remains significantly lower than prewar levels, having dropped to its lowest point during the U.S.-Iran conflict in May. U.S. Central Command reported earlier clashes involving Iranian forces that impacted oil prices. U.S. responses to Iranian threats remain critical for the safety of commercial shipping in the region.