According to Abu Ali Express, only one vessel passed through the Omani alternate route in the past 24 hours; all other traffic moved under IRGC supervision on Iran-designated lanes. The report indicates a reversal of the recent trend of vessels bypassing Iranian control.
Abu Ali Express reported Saturday evening that Iran has regained full operational control over vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours. According to the report, only a single ship passed through the southern route off Oman's coast—the rest moved under Iranian supervision on the path authorized by the IRGC.
This marks a sharp reversal from the situation reported earlier this week. As The Zioneer first noted on June 27, roughly 70% of traffic had shifted to Omani waters after the IRGC issued threats over maritime radio and attempted to enforce a blockade. By Thursday afternoon, reports indicated that shipping lanes off Oman had emptied after new IRGC radio warnings.
The latest single-source report from Abu Ali Express, if confirmed by additional sources, suggests the IRGC has successfully reasserted its control over the strategic chokepoint, a development that could affect global shipping and energy markets.
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