Conflict● ElevatedAug 20 · Aug 20, 2026, 8:43 AM
Are Hormuz ships more willing to defy Iran or the US? What the data shows
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Al Jazeera [en]
Most ships are trying to mask identities while trying to cross the strait. But more seem scared of Iran than of the US.
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