Number of ships transiting Strait of Hormuz has nearly doubled in recent days, maritime intelligence company says.

Tehran allows a small number of ships from certain countries to pass through waterway.

Number of ships transiting Strait of Hormuz has nearly doubled in recent days, maritime intelligence company says.

Iran has scared off most ships from the Strait of Hormuz, leaving some ships to pass through, while most continued to wait outside the Gulf.

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Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.