strikeJul 21, 2026

Ships shun Strait of Hormuz as renewed fighting strains key oil corridor

Summary

- 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.

Source: Lee Ying Shan; Anniek Bao — Read the full report

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Iran

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Lee Ying Shan; Anniek BaoBy Lee Ying Shan; Anniek Bao
- 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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