Commercial ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to fewer than 20 vessels over the weekend, according to preliminary data from maritime analytics firm Kpler. The decline reflects sustained disruptions in the strategically vital waterway, a critical chokepoint for global oil and gas flows.
The Strait of Hormus, linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, has seen persistent blockades and heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. Shipping analysts note that some vessels have temporarily disabled transponders during transit, complicating real-time tracking and contributing to the lower reported figures.
Kpler cautioned that the weekend’s vessel count may be revised as additional tracking data becomes available. The strait remains a focal point for regional maritime security, with geopolitical risks continuing to weigh on shipping activity.
