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Only three ships cross Strait of Hormuz amid caution

Only three vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday despite assurances from both the US and Iran that the strategic chokepoint would reopen.

Published Apr 8, 2026, 12:27 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Only three ships risked crossing the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, underscoring extreme caution by commercial mariners even after both the United States and Iran said the strategic chokepoint would reopen. The limited traffic highlights lingering security concerns and hesitancy to use the key waterway.