US Presses Iran Economically as Hormuz Oil Traffic Nears Pre-War Levels

Washington is applying economic pressure on Iran as oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz approach pre-war levels, according to Washington-based correspondent Rami Gabr.

Gabr said shipments passing through the strait had increased significantly recently, with vessels using a southern passage prepared by the United States.

His account linked the rise in traffic to the availability of that route for ships transiting the waterway.

The increase comes alongside continued US economic pressure on Tehran. The supplied account did not specify the measures being used or provide shipment figures.

While traffic was described as nearing pre-war levels, no precise comparison or timeframe was given.