At its narrowest point, the Strait of Hormuz is 21 miles, and that is a primary reason why the GPS signal jamming is a critical issue for ships, Frangou said. "This is very important," Frangou said.

Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs has warned that oil prices could surge to $110 per barrel if traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is severely disrupted — such as a 50% cut for one month followed by a ...

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US-Iran tensions slow tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz, trade group says Basij paramilitary force speed boats are sailing along the Persian Gulf in this 2024 file photo.© NurPhoto via ...