A week after Oman opened a new shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, navigational data shows a sharp drop in traffic following threats from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). MarineTraffic data recorded only three vessels using the route past the Musandam Peninsula on Monday, compared to at least 120 since its opening.
A week after Oman opened a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, navigational data indicates a dramatic reduction in traffic due to threats from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to a single-sourced report from Iranian news channels.
MarineTraffic data shows that on Monday only three vessels passed the route near the Musandam Peninsula, compared to at least 120 that used it since its opening. The sharp decline follows IRGC warnings against using the alternative waterway, which is the latest development in a prolonged confrontation over maritime access in the strategic strait.
The new route was established by Oman after the IRGC attempted to enforce a de facto blockade and claimed exclusive authority over transit lanes. As The Zioneer previously reported in background coverage, approximately 70% of vessel traffic has shifted to Omani waters in recent weeks. The situation remains fluid, with IRGC threats continuing to disrupt traffic patterns.
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