Only five ships completed the passage via Iran's northern route in the past day, according to tracking data cited by analyst Yossi Eliezer. Some vessels reportedly disabled their AIS systems, making them invisible to public tracking.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, continues to see reduced traffic. Ship tracking data published by analyst Yossi Eliezer on Saturday indicates that only five vessels completed the transit via Iran's northern route over the past 24 hours, a sharp decline from normal volumes. Some ships reportedly disabled their AIS systems, rendering them invisible to public tracking, suggesting attempts to avoid detection.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the evolving situation in the strait, including the shift of commercial shipping to the Omani side, Iranian threats against the new route, and U.S. assessments of increased traffic. The latest data suggests that the slowdown persists, with the Iranian northern route seeing minimal use.
3 developments
- DevelopingEight vessels transited Strait of Hormuz over weekend, maritime tracker reports
- DevelopingIran loses control of Strait of Hormuz as tankers shift to Omani waters
- DevelopingCivilian Analysis: No Large Commercial Ships Transited Strait of Hormuz Omani Route Since July 7
- DevelopingStrait of Hormuz shipping traffic rises to 108 vessels over weekend, 30 take Omani route
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