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On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
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On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns

BBC reporters visited Bandar Abbas, Iran, on the Strait of Hormuz, where fishermen are slowly returning to work after a period of disruption caused by the US-Israeli-Iran conflict. The strait, a critical shipping route, was blocked by Iranian forces during the conflict, leading to stranded seafarers and rising global energy prices. The US imposed a counter-blockade, further complicating maritime traffic. Now, with a partial ceasefire in place, some commercial ships are cautiously resuming operations, though dozens remain detained by Iranian authorities. The visit highlights the ongoing tensions and the strategic importance of the region.

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On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns

BBC reporters visited Bandar Abbas, Iran, on the Strait of Hormuz, where fishermen are slowly returning to work after a period of disruption caused by the US-Israeli-Iran conflict. The strait, a critical shipping route, was blocked by Iranian forces during the conflict, leading to stranded seafarers and rising global energy prices. The US imposed a counter-blockade, further complicating maritime traffic. Now, with a partial ceasefire in place, some commercial ships are cautiously resuming operations, though dozens remain detained by Iranian authorities. The visit highlights the ongoing tensions and the strategic importance of the region.

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