Maritime tracking data indicates that only 30 vessels crossed the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the past 48 hours, a sharp drop that suggests the waterway remains effectively closed amid ongoing US-Iran clashes.
The Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil passes, has seen a dramatic decline in vessel traffic over the past two days, with only 30 transits recorded since late Saturday, according to a report. The figure is a fraction of normal daily traffic, which typically exceeds 100 vessels. The report comes amid a series of daily clashes between the US and Iran in the region, and follows weeks of conflicting claims over the strait's status. Iran's IRGC declared the waterway closed last month, though US officials have periodically denied that traffic has been halted. The latest data suggests the effective closure continues, with vessels apparently avoiding the route or unable to transit.
- DevelopingStrait of Hormuz traffic at three-week low Thursday: 8 vessels crossed, all via Iranian route
- DevelopingEight vessels transited Strait of Hormuz over weekend, maritime tracker reports
- StrongIranian outlets claim Strait of Hormuz remains closed, contradicting US denials
- StrongMehr news agency: Strait of Hormuz traffic nearly halted this morning
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