Maritime flows in Hormuz drop amid US-Iran tensions
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has declined to below average monthly levels, amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran over control of the passage. Iran reaffirmed that it maintains direct control over the strait, while Washington announced its capability to sustain a maritime blockade aimed at increasing economic pressure on Iran, especially after negotiations for a ceasefire stalled. Data showed the crossing of nine commercial ships, which is less than the daily average of 12 vessels. Additionally, two tankers were attacked without injuries, with the UAE blaming Iran for the incident. Meanwhile, traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait remained steady at 19 ships, despite reports that some vessels turned off their tracking systems to avoid risks.
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