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The Economic Times
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Passage through Strait of Hormuz 'unfeasible' after US actions, says Persian Gulf Strait Authority; halts transit permits

Passage through the Strait of Hormuz has become "unfeasible" following recent military actions by US forces, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority said on Monday, announcing a temporary halt to the processing of transit permits for vessels using the strategic waterway.

In a statement posted on its official X account, the authority said applications for passage would not be processed until the security situation stabilises.

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