App Store review delay - waiting since December 3 for an important update

Hi,

I’ve been waiting for App Store review since December 3, and the submission is still in Waiting for Review status.

The update itself is very important for the app, but technically simple, with no unusual changes or new permissions. In the past, reviews were completed much faster, so this delay is concerning.

Is anyone else experiencing similar review times recently, or is this a known slowdown?

Thanks.