War alters the Strait of Hormuz
The article discusses the military escalation between the United States and Iran and its impact on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most vital waterways. Ship traffic has declined from an average of 120 vessels per day before the conflict to fewer than 11 vessels, and control over traditional shipping routes has ended as tensions have escalated. Iran has imposed restrictions on passage through the strait, and tensions have resulted in a reduction of international route usage to just 1%, with ships being directed to pass through internal areas under Iranian control or in coordination with them. In an attempt to save the situation, Oman proposed sharing responsibility between Iran and itself to manage passage through the strait, but Iran refused, increasing the risk of a complete closure. In August, Trump threatened to carry out an attack on Iran, but diplomatic mediations led to the suspension of the attack, with an unofficial agreement allowing ships to pass through Iranian and Omani waters amid fears of a full-scale military escalation that could intensify the global energy security crisis.
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