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Two ships scrapped for parts have suddenly reappeared in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has effectively blocked the only way out of the Persian Gulf, leaving about 3,000 ships stranded. But two zombie ships appear to have sailed in and out of the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesMar 23, 2026, 6:46 PM
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ABC AustraliaMar 23, 2026, 6:46 PM

Two ships scrapped for parts have suddenly reappeared in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has effectively blocked the only way out of the Persian Gulf, leaving about 3,000 ships stranded. But two zombie ships appear to have sailed in and out of the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBCMar 22, 2026, 6:44 PM

The economy has a Strait of Hormuz deadline for Trump: Two weeks

Corporate executives are not panicking over a short-term increase in oil prices and Strait of Hormuz closure, but patience may wear thin in a matter of weeks.

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