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U.S. Escorts Amid Strait Traffic Surge Signal Iran’s Loss

8/24/2026

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Iran lost partial control of the Strait of Hormuz as ship traffic surged.
Nearly 200 vessels crossed the strait last week, a 400% rise in two weeks.
U.S. Navy escorts aided the traffic, underscoring Iran’s weakened grip.
Iran’s oil exports fell to near zero under the renewed American blockade.
The United Arab Emirates halted all trade with Iran after renewed missile fire.

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Iran lost partial control of the Strait of Hormuz as ship traffic surged.
Nearly 200 vessels crossed the strait last week, a 400% rise in two weeks.
U.S. Navy escorts aided the traffic, underscoring Iran’s weakened grip.
Iran’s oil exports fell to near zero under the renewed American blockade.
The United Arab Emirates halted all trade with Iran after renewed missile fire.