Hormuz shipping traffic capped amid competing claims from US, Iran
SINGAPORE — Shipping traffic at the Strait of Hormuz fell below the month average toward the end of the week due to volatile sentiment between the United States and Iran, with both countries making competing claims over its control. The Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management," the recently appointed head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit said on Thursday. Meanwhile, the United…
Shipping traffic at the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest level of the month towards the end of the week, amid tensions between the United States and Iran. Both countries claimed control over the strategically important waterway. The head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit stated that the Strait is under Iran's control and management.
However, the United States said it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely and would increase economic pressure on Tehran, as ceasefire talks have failed. Despite a slight increase in vessel transits on Thursday, the total number remained below the monthly average of 12, according to Kpler data. Nine vessels passed through the strait on Thursday, five entering the Gulf and four exiting into the Gulf of Oman.
The increased activity was mostly via the Iranian shipping route. Shipping risk remained high, as Abu Dhabi National Oil Company reported that two of its vessels were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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