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Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely reduced despite Trump’s statement
United States
First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 2:16 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz was open, but traffic through the waterway is reportedly barely moving. The headline indicates continued disruption in a major shipping route.
SO WHAT?
Reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt regional and global energy and commercial supply chains.
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