Ships creeping back through Strait of Hormuz after Iran drone attack

Commercial shipping began creeping back through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, one day after an Iranian drone strike damaged a cargo ship near the coast of Oman and rattled one of the world’s busiest oil routes.Maritime tracking data showed tankers once again entering and leaving the Gulf, though volume remained lighter than normal as shippers grapple with security risks.The cautious rebound came after a Singapore-flagged cargo ship was struck Thursday, causing damage to the ship’s bridge, but no injuries.Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis“We are aware of these reports and looking into them.President Trump has been clear that Iran cannot subvert the free flow of traffic in the Strait,” a US official told The Post about the reported strike late Thursday.The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil, making even brief disruptions a major concern for global energy markets.

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