Shipping in Hormuz Strait 75% Below Pre-Conflict Levels
Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains about 75% below pre-conflict levels, with tankers dominating the vessels and 43 incidents involving shellfire reported since July 26, primarily along the southern route near Oman's coast.
Consensus
- Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is about 75% lower than before the conflict between the US and Iran.
- Tankers make up the majority of vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- UKMTO has received 43 reports of incidents involving shellfire since July 26.
- 26 of the 43 incidents occurred along the southern route near Oman's coast.
Points of divergence
- Iran's President Masud Pezeshkian stated that authorities do not intend to threaten safety in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz, but emphasized that other parties must not be allowed to use the strait against Iran. — kommersant
- Iran's Strait of Hormuz Control Authority (PGSA) warned that ships following unauthorized routes in the strait will face serious restrictions, and reported that charterers are pressuring vessels to take 'impermissible routes.' — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- UKMTO: volume of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains 75% below prewar levels — Коммерсантъ
- Intensity of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz remains 75% below prewar levels — Интерфакс