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ConflictKpler: Only 9 vessels transited Strait of Hormuz on July 15, down from 13, after US resumes blockade
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According to Kpler data, only nine vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on July 15, 2026, a decrease from 13 the previous day. This decline follows the United States resuming its blockade of the strategic waterway. The situation has escalated since Iran announced on July 11 that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz, leading to heightened hostilities. The Business Times reports the data, highlighting the immediate impact on maritime traffic through one of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoints.
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Publication Date: July 16, 2026
Fewer Vessels Travel Through Hormuz After US Resumes Blockade
Kpler data shows nine vessels crossing the strait on Jul 15, down from 13 the previous day.
Published: Thu, Jul 16, 2026 · 04:54 PM
[SINGAPORE] Fewer vessels travelled through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday (Jul 15), according to data from Kpler. The number of crossings fell to nine, down from 13 the previous day.
The decline follows heightened hostilities in the region. Iran stated late on Jul 11 that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments.
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