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- Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained unchanged on Wednesday, with nine commodity vessel transits, according to Kpler data.
- Transits are low amid conflicting claims between the U.S. and Iran regarding talks and the strait's openness.
- Traffic also slowed at the Bab el-Mandeb strait, with 27 commodity vessels passing on Wednesday, down from 32 the previous day.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz held steady on Wednesday, with nine commodity vessel transits, mirroring Tuesday's numbers. This stability comes as discussions aimed at resolving the conflict between the United States and Iran remain stalled. Data from Kpler indicates that transits have been low amid contradictory statements from both nations. U.S. President Donald Trump asserted on Tuesday that no talks were occurring and that the strait was open. Conversely, Iran maintained that the waterway remained closed.
Meanwhile, traffic through another significant Middle Eastern waterway, the Bab el-Mandeb strait, experienced a further slowdown. On Wednesday, 27 commodity vessels passed through Bab el-Mandeb, a decrease from the 32 vessels recorded on Tuesday. Kpler data highlights this trend.
It is important to note that these counts may not include all vessels, as some ships might be navigating these waterways with their transponders switched off.
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