https://freerepublic.com/tag/leeyingshan/ en-us Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:15:57 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4388978/posts Crossings through the Strait have fallen sharply across multiple shipping datasets with renewed U.S. strikes on Iran, Tehran’s declaration of a blanket ban on maritime traffic and fresh attacks on commercial vessels has prompted operators to reassess the risks of entering the Gulf. Lloyd’s List Intelligence recorded just 53 vessel transits in the week through July 20, down 66% from 157 the previous week. Tanker and gas carrier movements, which are the ships responsible for transporting most Gulf crude oil and liquefied natural gas, dropped to 30 crossings from 90. Kpler data similarly show activity deteriorating almost immediately after the... CNBC https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4388978/posts#comment Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:15:57 GMT