Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet

NEWS SUMMARY

Despite President Trump's Sunday announcement of a US-Iran deal and declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open, BBC Verify analysis of MarineTraffic data shows only seven vessels have passed through, with over 580 ships waiting in the Gulf. Experts cite security risks, sea mine threats, and a US blockade still in place until the deal is signed as reasons for the slow resumption of traffic.

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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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