Article Summary

The article reports that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply due to escalating hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, with few large commercial vessels now crossing openly, though some may still be moving without broadcasting their location. It uses statements from maritime experts and data companies to emphasize the growing danger to global trade, while noting that oil prices remain stable despite the disruption. The article relies on official sources and expert commentary to convey a sense of heightened risk, but doesn't clarify whether the drop in tracked ships means trade has actually stopped or is just harder to detect.