5 hours ago ... Kpler data similarly show activity deteriorating almost immediately after the blockade began. Daily crossings, which had averaged more than 20 ...
- Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slumped since U.S. President Donald Trump's blockade took effect last week. - Crossings through the Strait have fallen sharply across multiple shipping datasets with renewed U.S. strikes on Iran. Vessel traffic through the Strait …
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As of June 5, 2026, the impact of a reported U.S. blockade on Iranian oil exports is currently under assessment, with trade intelligence firm Kpler compiling relevant data. Further verification is required to confirm the specific extent of these logistical disruptions.
On June 18, 2026, mediators including Qatar and Pakistan reported the first major diplomatic breakthrough in the 2025–2026 negotiations, a development that appears to have shifted the dynamic between the US and Iran.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the outbreak of military conflict with Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, is the latest example of a geopolitically driven oil supply disruption. Recent Federal Reserve Bank research quantifies the potential effects on global output, allowing detailed analysis of a range of scenarios.
From 13 April to 29 May 2026, the US simultaneously blockaded Iranian ports. Until the war's start, about 25% of the world's seaborne oil trade and 20% of the ...