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The United States launched strikes against Iran for the second consecutive day, increasing the fragility of the ceasefire agreement between the two countries. On Thursday, traffic in the Strait of Hormuz came to a virtual standstill. Ship tracking data shows that most traffic observed in this crucial global energy passage is concentrated near the northern part of the waterway, along the route approved by Iran, with the US-supported Oman corridor being very quiet. Only one large tanker, subject to US sanctions, exited the Persian Gulf, while a container ship flying the Iranian flag appeared in the strait. However, it cannot be ruled out that some vessels may have turned off their transponders to pass through the strait. This is in stark contrast to the daily activity in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. Data from Kpler shows that in the three weeks since the temporary agreement between the US and Iran to reopen the strait, an average of 34 ships have passed through daily, peaking at 59 on June 24, compared to fewer than 20 ships on most days during the war.