The United Nations says ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen by 95.3 per cent since the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told a daily press briefing on Tuesday that data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development shows vessel movements through the strait have dropped by 95.3 per cent since the war began on 28 February. Dujarric added that restrictions on the waterway have pushed up basic food prices by 6 per cent, while crude oil prices for Europe have risen by 53 per cent. READ: Trump tells aides to prepare for extended blockade of Iran: Report On Monday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that disruptions in the strait could trigger a global food crisis. He issued a direct appeal to all parties calling for the strait to “remain open and allow the global economy to breathe.” “I appeal to the parties: open the strait, let ships pass, no tolls, no discrimination, let trade resume, let the global economy breathe,” said Guterres. Speaking during a high-level Security Council debate on maritime security, Guterres said the disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz since early March has harmed energy markets, food supply chains and global trade. He described it as the worst disruption to supply chains since the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. READ: Trump faces intense pressure to end “costly” Iran war as unilateral victory plan considered
The United Nations says ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen by 95.3 per cent since the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told a daily press briefing on Tuesday that data from the United Nations Conference…
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During the U.S. maritime blockade from April to mid-June, authorities report that over 140 vessels were redirected and nine were disabled near the Strait. These figures, which appear to relate to a specific U.S. initiative, should be independently verified.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is structured into five main branches, including the Ground Forces, Aerospace Force, Navy, Quds Force, and Basij, under a command hierarchy that reports to the Supreme Leader. Reports indicate the organization maintains a substantial economic portfolio, estimated by some analyses to represent 20-40% of Iran’s economy, while also wielding significant political influence.
Recent developments since February 2026 suggest ongoing adjustments to its operational structure in response to heightened security threats.
UNHCR estimates the Afghan national population in Iran at 4.4 million as of January 2026, encompassing both registered and unregistered refugees. Reports indicate this group may face compounded risks due to factors such as pre-existing socioeconomic marginalization, insecure legal status, and limited access to services alongside exposure to displacement.
On March 10, 2026, reports indicated that recent developments in the region may have broader implications for global energy markets, maritime transport, and supply chains. The full extent of these cross-border effects remains subject to ongoing assessment.