Only two commercial vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz — a sharp decline in traffic
The chokepoints of the global economy are like arteries: when they narrow, the whole organism suffers. Geopolitical conflicts turn trade routes into instruments of pressure, and the cost of that pressure falls on consumers around the world. The Strait of Hormuz is not just a geographical point but a barometer of global stability.
According to the latest data from maritime analytics company Kpler published on Tuesday, only two commercial vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a further decline from 10 vessels the day before.
According to the company, a bulk carrier loaded with mineral products flying the Panamanian flag and a bulk carrier under the Liberian flag transited the strait that day. However, this figure does not include vessels that may have passed through the strait with their Automatic Identification System (AIS) switched off to avoid detection.
The Strait of Hormuz is a global chokepoint for energy transportation. Previously, about one fifth of the world's crude oil and petroleum product supplies passed through it, as well as a vital route for liquefied natural gas transportation. Before the US-Israeli war against Iran, about 125 large commercial vessels, including oil tankers, gas carriers, bulkers and container ships, could pass through the strait daily.
On Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran had clearly set out its conditions through intermediaries. Until these conditions are met, Iran's legitimate rights are recognised and US obligations are fulfilled, there is no possibility of returning to the previous state of negotiations or reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
As reported by CCTV+, the sharp decline in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz reflects the escalation of regional tensions and its direct impact on global energy supplies. The situation remains unstable, and further developments depend on the fulfilment of the stated conditions.
