Strait of Hormuz maritime traffic drops to 33 ships
The Strait of Hormuz experienced a significant slowdown in maritime traffic during the current week, with the number of passing ships dropping to its lowest levels in a long time. Previously, between 130 and 140 ships would transit daily. From Monday to Thursday, only 33 ships crossed, including 21 entering and 6 oil tankers passing through—a noticeable decline compared to previous periods. This halt is the result of security and political tensions in the region, especially following Iran's closure of the strait and shipping companies’ avoidance of passing through it out of fear of escalation. This has led to disruptions in energy supply chains and increased risks of rising oil and gas prices globally. Iran has affirmed its refusal to allow external interference in managing the passage and continues to take temporary measures to reinforce its sovereignty. Meanwhile, there is intense international monitoring due to the potential risks posed to global energy markets.
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