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news Bbc World 2026-06-16

Security and mines prevent resumption of shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Experts identify security threats, remaining mines, and toll issues as the primary obstacles keeping shipping traffic low in the Strait of Hormuz.


Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls.

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