Ships queue at Strait of Hormuz amid tensions

Dozens of tankers remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz as the blockade enters its second month.

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Strait of Hormuz

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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 18:39 UTC

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The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has entered its second month despite a ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran. Dozens of tankers are seen lined up, with traffic halted along the strategic waterway. The continued closure disrupts global oil and gas supplies.

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5h agoAnadolu Agency

The blockade has entered its second month despite a ceasefire; tanker queue persists.

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Avg. # of ships transiting Strait of Hormuz end of April?

e/eineurope · topic · T-09930cycle Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 18:39 UTC · first reported 15h ago