The intensity of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been increasing in recent days amid negotiations between the United States and Iran. According to MarineTraffic, at least two dozen commercial vessels have passed through the strategic maritime corridor over the past 24 hours, CNN reports, writes UNN.
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In particular, eight tankers and two cargo ships exited the Persian Gulf. In the opposite direction, another eight tankers and six cargo ships entered the Gulf.
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According to CNN, these figures indicate a notable revival of traffic compared to previous months, when shipping remained limited amid the ongoing war with Iran that began in late February.
Activity of GPS jamming has decreased in the Strait
In recent months, widespread cases of GPS signal spoofing have been recorded in the area of the Strait of Hormuz, causing ships' navigation systems to display incorrect coordinates.
However, in recent days, the intensity of such interference has noticeably decreased, which has also contributed to the stabilization of shipping through one of the most important routes for global oil supplies.
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