Strait of Hormuz Navigation Halts
Six months after the outbreak of war in the Middle East, maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains largely halted, with the number of ships passing decreasing from around 95 voyages per day before the war to an average of 15 voyages currently. Iran's closure of the strait in early March, in response to American and Israeli strikes, has disrupted the passage of most oil and LNG tankers, with warnings of mines and hazardous areas along 1,400 square kilometers inside the strait. This situation has caused cross-border disruption, with approximately 6,000 sailors stranded on the stuck ships, and evacuation efforts have halted due to heightened military escalation and political disagreements. Additionally, the use of two separate routes for the waterway has created greater uncertainty, as two-thirds of the crossings now occur via unspecified routes, increasing navigational risks in the region.
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