Iranian media reports sharp drop in traffic through Strait of Hormuz
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- Iranian media reports that only 3 ships have passed through Hormuz in 12 hours.
Iranian media has reported a significant decline in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with only three ships passing through the strategic waterway over a 12-hour period, according to shipping data cited by state-linked outlets.
The Tasnim News Agency said that during this timeframe, only one tanker exited the Persian Gulf through the strait, while two vessels entered. The outlet identified the departing ship as the Nero, which is reportedly under British sanctions.
In a separate report, Tasnim said an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, the Shoja 2, is currently transiting the Strait of Hormuz despite what it described as a US-announced blockade.
The ship reportedly departed from Shahid Rajaee Port near Bandar Abbas and is en route to the Port of Kandla in India.
Marine tracking data from MarineTraffic, a maritime analytics provider, indicates that the Shoja 2 is currently navigating the strait and is also bound for India. However, the claims have not been independently verified.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical shipping routes, with a significant portion of global oil shipments passing through it.
