Trump 'premature' in telling ships to sail through Strait of Hormuz | ABC NEWS

Marine traffic expert Salvatore Mercogliano from Campbell University says the US Central Command has released a notice that the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is still in force until at least Friday. The Northern and Southern portions of the Strait are open but it's the central part of the Strait where mines are still a significant concern.
Shipping companies are apprehensive about sending cargo through the Strait and there might not be a return to pre-war levels of trade which would have a long-term impact on supply chains.

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