Strait of Hormuz traffic plunges as US, Iran resume fighting
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped significantly due to renewed military conflict between the United States and Iran. Maritime data indicates that most large vessels have ceased broadcasting their locations, signaling an elevated threat environment for global energy transit.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy chokepoint, and disruptions here threaten to exacerbate existing supply chain and energy market instability.
Brent crude holds steady despite a plunge in traffic in the critical waterway.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on July 8, 2026 [Reuters] By John Power and Erin Hale Published On 10 Jul 2026 10 Jul 2026 Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has plunged amid renewed fighting between the United States and Iran, dealing a new blow to energy markets already reeling from the biggest supply disruption in history.
No large vessel has crossed the strait via the US-coordinated route while broadcasting their location since Tuesday, with traceable crossings via the Oman-hugging lane “effectively grinding to a halt”, Lloyd’s List Intelligence said on Thursday.
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