Tracking data appears to show a number of Iran-linked ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the hours after the US blockade of the waterway began on Monday, via CBS

The tracking data indicating Iran-linked ships in the Strait of Hormuz suggests potential escalation of tensions in a critical shipping route.

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CBS News cannot confirm that the ships have not been broadcasting false location reports - called spoofing - to conceal their true whereabouts.

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Given that these ships could be using spoofing tactics, the situation remains murky, but any increase in military presence or conflict in the area could disrupt oil supply chains, impacting prices and market sentiment significantly.

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