Normal shipping in the Strait of Hormuz remains suspended as approximately 80 mines block the central passage, with alternative routes posing risks such as vessels running aground.
The conflict has left around 20,000 seafarers stranded on either side of the strait
Jun 19, 2026
04:48 pm
What's the storyThe Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint, is currently blocked by around 80 mines.
The International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) has said that normal shipping operations will not resume until these mines are cleared.
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