Number of ships passing through Strait of Hormuz plummets again after Iran closes waterway
Marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz recently increased as stranded vessels began to move. This rebound slowed over the weekend following attacks exchanged between the U.S. and Iran. Iranian state media reports a ship ran aground for deviating from approved routes.
What changed
Traffic saw a temporary increase and the movement of long-stranded vessels before retreating due to renewed hostilities.
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Strait of Hormuz Traffic Fluctuates Amid U.S.-Iran Attacks
confidence 80%Marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz recently increased as stranded vessels began to move. This rebound slowed over the weekend following attacks exchanged between the U.S. and Iran. Iranian state media reports a ship ran aground for deviating from approved routes.
What's confirmed:
- On 24 June 2026, 62 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz, consisting of 21 inbound and 41 outbound ships.
- A South Korean-flagged VLCC that had been in the Gulf since February departed on 24 June 2026.
- 884 cargo and tanker vessels were tracked across the Persian Gulf on 24 June 2026.
- Iranian-flagged vessels were the largest group in the Persian Gulf on 24 June 2026 with 152 ships.
Still unconfirmed:
- Many vessels pulled back over the weekend following attacks between the U.S. and Iran.
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Shipping Traffic Plummets After Iran Recloses Strait of Hormuz
confidence 90%Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again, leading to a sharp decline in marine traffic. The closure follows alleged U.S. and Israeli violations of an interim peace deal and attacks in Lebanon. Some Iranian tankers and a small number of other vessels continue to transit the waterway.
What's confirmed:
- Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again.
- Ship tracking data shows a sharp fall in transits.
- The waterway was officially closed on Monday.
- Iranian tankers have continued to sail through the strait.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Strait of Hormuz will be managed by Iran.