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13 Aug 2026, 02:25 UTC · 2h ago
‘Hormuz remains blocked': Iran disputes Trump claims as traffic sinks to near 3-month lows
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13 Aug 2026, 02:25 UTC · 2h ago
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Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen approximately 90% below pre-February 28 averages to near a three-month low. — A massive reduction in traffic through a critical global oil chokepoint signals severe supply chain disruption and likely triggers significant spikes in energy prices.
-0.90Iran asserts the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and will not reopen until demands including sanctions relief and troop withdrawals are met. — Explicit confirmation of a blockade and hardline preconditions increase the likelihood of a prolonged energy crisis and heightened geopolitical risk.
-0.70Iranian officials state their strategy is to prolong the conflict to cause attrition and attain deterrence. — A stated goal of attrition suggests a lack of immediate diplomatic resolution, increasing the risk premium for regional assets and oil.
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U.S. President Donald Trump claims the United States has 'total control' over the Strait of Hormuz. — Claims of U.S. control provide a counter-narrative that could soothe market fears of a total long-term shutdown, though contradicted by current traffic data.
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