Who controls the Strait of Hormuz right now? Here's what the ship traffic actually shows

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz declined in 2026 compared to pre-conflict levels, according to shipping data. The strait, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is a critical route for global petroleum transport. Vessel transits and tonnage moved through the waterway have decreased since tensions with Iran escalated earlier in the year.

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