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12 Aug 2026, 16:33 UTC · 1h ago
Strait of Hormuz ship traffic near three-month low as U.S.-Iran deal in doubt
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12 Aug 2026, 16:33 UTC · 1h ago
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Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to near a three-month low, averaging around 13 vessels per day. — Significant reductions in transit volume through a critical oil corridor signal heightened geopolitical risk and potential supply chain disruptions.
-0.80Iran's top national security official stated the Strait of Hormuz will not fully open until Washington agrees to Tehran's demands. — Explicit linkage of maritime access to political demands increases the likelihood of a prolonged blockade or instability.
-0.60Energy Secretary Chris Wright reports oil exports through Hormuz are averaging nearly 9 million barrels per day via U.S. military assistance. — Confirms that despite low ship counts, a significant volume of oil is still flowing, mitigating immediate fears of a total supply cutoff.
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A previous interim deal to open the Strait collapsed after disputes over shipping routes and retaliatory strikes by both the U.S. and Iran. — Demonstrates a pattern of diplomatic instability and fragility in negotiations, reducing confidence in a quick resolution.
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