Iran declared the Strait closed after renewed attacks, while Trump said the US blockade was reinstated and described the Strait as open; he floated a proposed 20% reimbursement fee. Reuters reported tanker traffic at a multi-week low. These claims were not equivalent: they reflected competing coercive controls over a passage used by regional economies and civilian crews.
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What did Reuters report about tanker traffic on July 13?
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The report described sharply reduced traffic and heightened safety concerns.
The July 13 reporting said tanker traffic rose because the parties had agreed to unrestricted passage.
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Reuters reported traffic at a multi-week low amid renewed attacks and competing claims.