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Strait of Hormuz closure risk rises amid escalating tensions Kpler data shows that 34% of all seaborne-traded oil has transited the Strait of Hormuz so far this year. The strait last effectively closed during the Iran-Iraq “Tanker War” in 1984 and remains a critical chokepoint for global oil and...

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How is Shipping Impacted by an Israel-Iran War? | Trade Through The Strait of Hormuz | History

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#Datafy | Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% global oil and LNG flows, came to a halt on February 28 after the US and Israel launched military strikes in Iran. Ship tracking data from MarineTraffic shows oil tankers and cargo vessels concentrated at four places in the Gulf of Oman – at high seas at the entry point of the Strait of Hormuz, and near the ports of Fujairah and Khorfakkan in the UAE, and Shinas Port of Oman. #IsraelIranConflict
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#Datafy | Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% global oil and LNG flows, came to a halt on February 28 after the US and Israel launched military strikes in Iran. Ship tracking data from MarineTraffic shows oil tankers and cargo vessels concentrated at four places in the Gulf of Oman – at high seas at the entry point of the Strait of Hormuz, and near the ports of Fujairah and Khorfakkan in the UAE, and Shinas Port of Oman. #IsraelIranConflict

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Hormuz traffic remains muted The latest #MarineTraffic data show traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained subdued over the weekend, with 30 verified crossings between 17 and 19 July and continued variation in route selection. Although no new confirmed attacks were reported during the latest monitoring period, the security environment remains elevated and shipping patterns continue to respond to geopolitical uncertainty. Monitoring daily vessel movements and routing choices remains essential for understanding operational risk and the resilience of global trade flows.
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Hormuz traffic remains muted The latest #MarineTraffic data show traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained subdued over the weekend, with 30 verified crossings between 17 and 19 July and continued variation in route selection. Although no new confirmed attacks were reported during the latest monitoring period, the security environment remains elevated and shipping patterns continue to respond to geopolitical uncertainty. Monitoring daily vessel movements and routing choices remains essential for understanding operational risk and the resilience of global trade flows.

MarineTraffic

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Strait of Hormuz transit and risk monitor Transit activity in the Strait of Hormuz strengthened over the weekend, with crossings reaching 10 on Saturday and 11 on Sunday, according to #MarineTraffic data. Sanctioned vessels accounted for almost half of Sunday’s movements, highlighting a shift in traffic composition alongside rising volumes. No verified physical attacks or incidents during this period, despite elevated geopolitical rhetoric. While this suggests near term operational stability, evolving political developments may still shape vessel behaviour and risk exposure in the days ahead. Read the latest analysis by Dimitris Ampatzidis, Kpler Senior Risk & Compliance Analyst: Here’s a playback of vessel activity in the Strait of Hormuz over the past two days.
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Strait of Hormuz transit and risk monitor Transit activity in the Strait of Hormuz strengthened over the weekend, with crossings reaching 10 on Saturday and 11 on Sunday, according to #MarineTraffic data. Sanctioned vessels accounted for almost half of Sunday’s movements, highlighting a shift in traffic composition alongside rising volumes. No verified physical attacks or incidents during this period, despite elevated geopolitical rhetoric. While this suggests near term operational stability, evolving political developments may still shape vessel behaviour and risk exposure in the days ahead. Read the latest analysis by Dimitris Ampatzidis, Kpler Senior Risk & Compliance Analyst: Here’s a playback of vessel activity in the Strait of Hormuz over the past two days.

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152,411 views • 4 months ago

🇮🇷🛢️ IMPORTANT: Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz. Iran transmitted this message to all ships in the region. A huge percentage of oil and gas shipments must pass through the Strait of Hormuz … this will have global consequences.
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🇮🇷🛢️ IMPORTANT: Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz. Iran transmitted this message to all ships in the region. A huge percentage of oil and gas shipments must pass through the Strait of Hormuz … this will have global consequences.

Lord Bebo

104,937 views • 5 months ago

March crossings through Strait of Hormuz led by liquid tankers According to #MarineTraffic and Kpler data, a total of 220 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz during March across the dry bulk, liquids, LPG and LNG segments. Liquid tankers accounted for 111 crossings, or 51% of the total, followed by 82 dry bulk vessels (37%) and 27 LPG carriers (12%). No LNG crossings were recorded in March. Traffic remained skewed toward west-to-east movements out of the Gulf, which made up 149 crossings, or 68% of the monthly total. East-to-west transits into the Gulf accounted for 71 crossings, or 32%, highlighting an uneven flow pattern through one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints.
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March crossings through Strait of Hormuz led by liquid tankers According to #MarineTraffic and Kpler data, a total of 220 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz during March across the dry bulk, liquids, LPG and LNG segments. Liquid tankers accounted for 111 crossings, or 51% of the total, followed by 82 dry bulk vessels (37%) and 27 LPG carriers (12%). No LNG crossings were recorded in March. Traffic remained skewed toward west-to-east movements out of the Gulf, which made up 149 crossings, or 68% of the monthly total. East-to-west transits into the Gulf accounted for 71 crossings, or 32%, highlighting an uneven flow pattern through one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints.

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100,631 views • 4 months ago

President Trump has issued a strong threat to destroy every Iranian port and tanker if Iran disrupts the flow of oil, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. This announcement has already caused significant market reactions, with crude oil prices surging by about 10% immediately after the news. The threat reflects escalating tensions in the region, with potential for serious disruption to global oil supply chains. - Proffessor jiang
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President Trump has issued a strong threat to destroy every Iranian port and tanker if Iran disrupts the flow of oil, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. This announcement has already caused significant market reactions, with crude oil prices surging by about 10% immediately after the news. The threat reflects escalating tensions in the region, with potential for serious disruption to global oil supply chains. - Proffessor jiang

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282,590 views • 5 months ago

Strait of Hormuz: Traffic still far from normal Vessel activity remains highly volatile, with traffic levels significantly below what we’d expect. What’s driving this disruption and who’s still moving through the Strait? 🎙️ Ana Subasic, Trade Risk Analyst at Kpler, breaks down the latest risks and what our data is revealing. Watch the full video for insights.
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Strait of Hormuz: Traffic still far from normal Vessel activity remains highly volatile, with traffic levels significantly below what we’d expect. What’s driving this disruption and who’s still moving through the Strait? 🎙️ Ana Subasic, Trade Risk Analyst at Kpler, breaks down the latest risks and what our data is revealing. Watch the full video for insights.

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Oil surged the most in four years as traders gauged the impact of the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered by US-Israeli strikes against Iran. Ruth Carson explains the implications of the war for oil and global markets
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Oil surged the most in four years as traders gauged the impact of the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered by US-Israeli strikes against Iran. Ruth Carson explains the implications of the war for oil and global markets

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🚨 GLOBAL ENERGY CHOKEPOINT: Tankers piling up outside Hormuz after vessel struck Shipping data now indicates at least 150 tankers are waiting outside the Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate across the region. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has confirmed that a vessel north of Oman and east of the strait was struck by an unknown projectile above the waterline. This is the nightmare scenario markets fear: Shipping hesitation. Insurance uncertainty. Energy routes under threat. Hormuz is the world’s most critical oil artery. Even limited disruption can ripple across fuel prices, supply chains, and global economies within hours. The situation is developing rapidly. Stand by.
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🚨 GLOBAL ENERGY CHOKEPOINT: Tankers piling up outside Hormuz after vessel struck Shipping data now indicates at least 150 tankers are waiting outside the Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate across the region. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has confirmed that a vessel north of Oman and east of the strait was struck by an unknown projectile above the waterline. This is the nightmare scenario markets fear: Shipping hesitation. Insurance uncertainty. Energy routes under threat. Hormuz is the world’s most critical oil artery. Even limited disruption can ripple across fuel prices, supply chains, and global economies within hours. The situation is developing rapidly. Stand by.

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52,858 views • 5 months ago

.President Donald J. Trump on oil and the Strait of Hormuz: "In recent years, the regime and its terror proxies have launched attacks on hundreds of commercial vessels. We're putting an end to all of this threat once and for all—and the result will be lower oil prices for American families... In the meantime, during this brief disruption, the United States is offering political risk insurance to any tankers operating in the Gulf... We are also waiving certain oil related sanctions to reduce prices... when the time comes, the U.S. Navy and its partners will escort tankers through the Strait if needed."
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.President Donald J. Trump on oil and the Strait of Hormuz: "In recent years, the regime and its terror proxies have launched attacks on hundreds of commercial vessels. We're putting an end to all of this threat once and for all—and the result will be lower oil prices for American families... In the meantime, during this brief disruption, the United States is offering political risk insurance to any tankers operating in the Gulf... We are also waiving certain oil related sanctions to reduce prices... when the time comes, the U.S. Navy and its partners will escort tankers through the Strait if needed."

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165,549 views • 5 months ago

IRAN JUST ATTACKED A SHIP IN HORMUZ OIL SPIKED 5% IN ONE CANDLE This is not a drill One geopolitical headline and oil went vertical in minutes $69 to $72.50 with no hesitation This is what supply shock looks like in real time 25% of global seaborne oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz If this escalates, $80+ oil becomes the conversation overnight Markets are not pricing this risk yet Turn notifications on - this changes the macro picture fast
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IRAN JUST ATTACKED A SHIP IN HORMUZ OIL SPIKED 5% IN ONE CANDLE This is not a drill One geopolitical headline and oil went vertical in minutes $69 to $72.50 with no hesitation This is what supply shock looks like in real time 25% of global seaborne oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz If this escalates, $80+ oil becomes the conversation overnight Markets are not pricing this risk yet Turn notifications on - this changes the macro picture fast

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🇺🇸🇮🇷 IRGC Navy Says NO ONE Crossed the Hormuz IRGC Navy Command: No commercial vessels or oil tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past few hours, and the claims made by American officials are baseless and completely false. Other maritime movements that are contrary to the declared principles of the IRGC Navy will face serious risks, and violating vessels will be stopped by force. Trump Claims it Sunk 7 Iranian Fast Boats. Iran denies this. An Israeli official: We are ready to return to fighting in Iran and are waiting for the American green light. An unidentified ship is sending a distress call near the Strait of Hormuz. Fires ongoing in the industrial area in Fujairah in UAE
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🇺🇸🇮🇷 IRGC Navy Says NO ONE Crossed the Hormuz IRGC Navy Command: No commercial vessels or oil tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past few hours, and the claims made by American officials are baseless and completely false. Other maritime movements that are contrary to the declared principles of the IRGC Navy will face serious risks, and violating vessels will be stopped by force. Trump Claims it Sunk 7 Iranian Fast Boats. Iran denies this. An Israeli official: We are ready to return to fighting in Iran and are waiting for the American green light. An unidentified ship is sending a distress call near the Strait of Hormuz. Fires ongoing in the industrial area in Fujairah in UAE

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21,434 views • 3 months ago

Global oil prices have jumped more than 40% since the Iran war effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway in the Persian Gulf that normally accommodates roughly a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas supply. CBS News' Maya Blackstone has more on what this means for U.S. consumers shopping both in stores and online.
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Global oil prices have jumped more than 40% since the Iran war effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway in the Persian Gulf that normally accommodates roughly a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas supply. CBS News' Maya Blackstone has more on what this means for U.S. consumers shopping both in stores and online.

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11,999 views • 4 months ago

NEWS: The U.S. Central Command has CALLED OUT the Iranian government for LYING that the Strait of Hormuz has been CLOSED, confirming that commercial maritime traffic through the vital waterway continues to move and has actually increased. Statement: “Commercial ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz increased June 20 as U.S. forces continued operating in the general area to support freedom of navigation.” “Safe passage through the international waterway remained intact today as 55 merchant ships transited, moving large amounts of cargo and more than 17 million barrels of oil to global markets.”
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NEWS: The U.S. Central Command has CALLED OUT the Iranian government for LYING that the Strait of Hormuz has been CLOSED, confirming that commercial maritime traffic through the vital waterway continues to move and has actually increased. Statement: “Commercial ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz increased June 20 as U.S. forces continued operating in the general area to support freedom of navigation.” “Safe passage through the international waterway remained intact today as 55 merchant ships transited, moving large amounts of cargo and more than 17 million barrels of oil to global markets.”

RedWave Press

108,886 views • 1 month ago

WHAT IS REALLY HAPPENING IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ RIGHT NOW? As tensions escalated between the US, Israel, and Iran, Tehran signaled closure of the Strait and began targeting commercial shipping. This waterway carries roughly 20% of global oil, making even limited disruption a matter of international concern. Rather than fully blocking the passage, Iran’s approach focuses on raising risk levels: naval mines, drones, fast attack boats, and coastal missile systems create an environment where civilian vessels must reconsider transit. The strategic effect is immediate. Increased risk leads to slower shipping, higher insurance premiums, and rapid reactions in global energy markets. In response, the United States has deployed naval forces to escort tankers, conduct mine-clearing operations, and deter threats. A $40 billion insurance mechanism has also been introduced to sustain commercial traffic through the corridor. The situation reflects a broader strategic dynamic: maintaining freedom of navigation versus applying calibrated pressure on a critical global chokepoint.
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WHAT IS REALLY HAPPENING IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ RIGHT NOW? As tensions escalated between the US, Israel, and Iran, Tehran signaled closure of the Strait and began targeting commercial shipping. This waterway carries roughly 20% of global oil, making even limited disruption a matter of international concern. Rather than fully blocking the passage, Iran’s approach focuses on raising risk levels: naval mines, drones, fast attack boats, and coastal missile systems create an environment where civilian vessels must reconsider transit. The strategic effect is immediate. Increased risk leads to slower shipping, higher insurance premiums, and rapid reactions in global energy markets. In response, the United States has deployed naval forces to escort tankers, conduct mine-clearing operations, and deter threats. A $40 billion insurance mechanism has also been introduced to sustain commercial traffic through the corridor. The situation reflects a broader strategic dynamic: maintaining freedom of navigation versus applying calibrated pressure on a critical global chokepoint.

Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs

116,332 views • 4 months ago

Video shows TYPICAL day for SHIPPING in Persian Gulf — Kpler, a commodities analytical firm About 25% of total global oil supply and 20% of LNG pass near Iran and via the Strait of Hormuz
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Video shows TYPICAL day for SHIPPING in Persian Gulf — Kpler, a commodities analytical firm About 25% of total global oil supply and 20% of LNG pass near Iran and via the Strait of Hormuz

RT

79,291 views • 1 year ago

Tensions in the Middle East are rising after a reported US strike hit Iran’s Kharg Island, a key oil hub. Analysts warn disruption to Iranian exports and the Strait of Hormuz could roil global energy markets as the conflict escalates.
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Tensions in the Middle East are rising after a reported US strike hit Iran’s Kharg Island, a key oil hub. Analysts warn disruption to Iranian exports and the Strait of Hormuz could roil global energy markets as the conflict escalates.

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81,126 views • 5 months ago

#Breaking 🇮🇷 The naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announce that they have closed the Strait of Hormuz: 📌 “Since Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon, the complete lifting of the naval blockade, and the withdrawal of American terrorist forces from the Persian Gulf or the entire region are among the main conditions of an agreement between Iran and the United States, the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until these two conditions are met. For security and calm, all vessels are instructed not to approach the Strait of Hormuz. Any ship that violates this order will become a target.” This is a highly escalatory move that threatens global energy markets, as the Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for a significant portion of the world’s oil supply. The announcement ties the closure directly to broader regional demands involving Israel and the United States.
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#Breaking 🇮🇷 The naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announce that they have closed the Strait of Hormuz: 📌 “Since Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon, the complete lifting of the naval blockade, and the withdrawal of American terrorist forces from the Persian Gulf or the entire region are among the main conditions of an agreement between Iran and the United States, the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until these two conditions are met. For security and calm, all vessels are instructed not to approach the Strait of Hormuz. Any ship that violates this order will become a target.” This is a highly escalatory move that threatens global energy markets, as the Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for a significant portion of the world’s oil supply. The announcement ties the closure directly to broader regional demands involving Israel and the United States.

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13,435 views • 1 month ago

Pankaj Khanna, whose business operates 50 ships, including very large oil tankers and cargo ships, tells Sky News there is "no clarity" on which route in the Strait of Hormuz works because of the "tit-for-tat" strikes. The US military said strikes were intended to degrade Iran's ability to target commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Pankaj Khanna, whose business operates 50 ships, including very large oil tankers and cargo ships, tells Sky News there is "no clarity" on which route in the Strait of Hormuz works because of the "tit-for-tat" strikes. The US military said strikes were intended to degrade Iran's ability to target commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Sky News

40,822 views • 1 month ago