Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has come to an almost complete standstill over the past three days, according to reports. The disruption adds to growing evidence of a sustained blockade of the strategic waterway.
A report from Friday afternoon indicates that shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been nearly completely shut down for the past 72 hours. The development follows a series of earlier reports on the strait's status: The Zioneer previously reported an Iranian closure on July 8, a Bloomberg report on a near-total halt on July 9, and satellite imagery suggesting a halt in June. The cumulative picture is one of a prolonged, severe disruption to the world's most critical oil chokepoint, with no indication of a return to normal traffic. The extended closure carries major implications for global energy markets and regional security.
2 developments
- DevelopingSatellite image reportedly shows no traffic in Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingViral footage purportedly shows massive ship jam at Strait of Hormuz as Iran declares total closure
- StrongIranian outlets claim Strait of Hormuz remains closed, contradicting US denials
- StrongMaritime traffic resumes in Strait of Hormuz after Iran lifts naval blockade
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