Economy|US-Israel war on IranIran allowing more ships through Strait of Hormuz, data suggestThe number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz has nearly doubled in recent days, a maritime intelligence company says.
Recent data indicates that Iran is permitting a limited number of commercial vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, eight vessels, excluding those flying the Iranian flag, were tracked using automatic identification systems, as…
Recent data indicates that Iran is permitting a limited number of commercial vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, eight vessels, excluding those flying the Iranian flag, were tracked using automatic identification systems, as reported by maritime intelligence firm Windward on Tuesday.
The current number of ship transits is nearly double that recorded in recent days. According to Michelle Wiese Bockmann, an analyst at Windward, an increasing number of ships are rerouting via Iranian territorial waters, indicating that Tehran is facilitating "permission-based transits to friendly countries."
MarineTraffic, another ship tracking service, recorded nine transits on Monday and Sunday, compared to five in the preceding two days. The strait usually accommodates about one-fifth of global oil supplies. However, transits have decreased by over 95% since the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran began.
Daily transits by non-Iranian vessels, primarily from China, India, and Pakistan, have reduced to single digits due to Iranian threats against shipping in the area. This has led to a significant increase in oil prices, surpassing $100 per barrel, marking an over 40% rise since the conflict's onset.
Recent data indicates that Iran is permitting a limited number of commercial vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has conveyed mixed signals regarding the strait's status. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Monday that the strait is "open, but closed to our enemies." This follows a previous warning from an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson that any ship attempting passage would face severe consequences.
The United States has expressed its stance on the situation, with President Donald Trump mentioning on Tuesday that Washington could manage the situation independently. He noted a lack of support from NATO partners regarding the deployment of an international coalition of warships to secure the waterway.
The U.S. military reported late on Tuesday that it had conducted airstrikes on fortified Iranian missile sites near the strait. The U.S. Central Command stated that the targeted Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles posed a threat to international shipping in the area.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
