Shipping slows sharply through Strait of Hormuz after tanker attacks

Published Aug 17, 01:51 AM UTC

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly slowed following recent tanker attacks, according to shiptracking data from Kpler. On Saturday, only five commodity vessels transited the strait, with none registered for Sunday, compared to 31 vessels in the prior weekend. This disruption occurs amid stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed at resolving the broader Middle East conflict. The reduction in maritime traffic highlights the escalating security risks in one of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoints, threatening global energy supplies and trade.