Vessel crossings via the Strait of Hormuz dropped further, shipping data showed, as security concerns lingered amid ongoing attacks by the United States and Iran, AFP reports.

A total of three commodity vessels crossed the strait on Tuesday, down from four the previous day, Kpler data showed.

The general cargo ship the Kaiser exited the strait loaded with cargo, while the dry bulk carrier H7 Smb8 entered the strait in ballast, Kpler data showed, meaning it will take on a cargo in the Gulf.