Strait of Hormuz Transits Halted Since Tuesday as US, Iran Clash

The Strait of Hormuz has effectively closed due to clashes between the US and Iran, raising concerns about the impact on ongoing US-Iran nuclear talks. The US is blocking tankers from entering Iranian ports, while Iran is tightening its grip on the waterway. Tracking ship movements is becoming increasingly difficult due to AIS spoofing and vessels switching off their transponders.