Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz shut, causing a sharp fall in shipping transits according to ship tracking data. US and Iranian officials are reported to be holding talks amid the closure.
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“Shipping stalls in Strait of Hormuz after Iran declares key waterway shut
Ship tracking data shows sharp fall in transits as US and Iranian officials hold talks to save fragile peace framework.”