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Four days of attacks by Iran and the United States heightened risk for shipping. The attacks forced a sharp Four days of attacks by Iran and the United States heightened risk for shipping. The attacks forced a sharp decline in vessel numbers. Ships are pulling back from the
Strait of Hormuz. The decline reflects heightened threat levels. Operators cite safety concerns as the main reason. Navigation through the waterway has dropped noticeably. The situation follows recent Iran-U.S. strikes. Reduced traffic
underscores the strategic importance of the route.