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The Strait of Hormuz is splitting into U.S. and Iranian lanes as ship traffic picks up even while fighting intensifies

The Strait of Hormuz is experiencing increased ship traffic despite regional military tensions, with the U.S. Central Command actively managing approximately 70 vessel passages through the critical chokepoint over a three-week period. This operational activity underscores the geopolitical fragmentation of one of the world's most strategically important waterways amid ongoing conflicts.