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Hormuz shipping traffic remains severely restricted amid blockade

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to dwindle as regional attacks intensify, while the United States says traders should not expect a breakthrough. Iraq has reopened crossings with Iran despite a U.S. sanctions threat.

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A sustained blockade of the key energy corridor threatens global oil transport, maritime trade and insurance markets.

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  1. Hormuz traffic dwindles after Middle East attacks intensify ↗freemalaysiatoday.com · Recorded source date: Sep 15, 2026, 3:47 AM UTC
  2. Hormuz traffic dwindles after West Asia attacks intensify ↗thehindubusinessline.com · Article published: Sep 15, 2026, 3:59 AM UTC
  3. U.S Says Oil Traders Should Not Expect Breakthroughs As Hormuz Blockade Continues ↗leadership.ng · Article published: Sep 15, 2026, 4:26 AM UTC
  4. Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Drops Sharply Amid Gulf Tensions ↗khaama.com · Article published: Sep 15, 2026, 4:27 AM UTC

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Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains below average

Weekend traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained below its 10-day average, with some reports counting only seven crossings and noting that more ships are sailing without tracking. The new data indicates continuing operational disruption beyond the previously reported limits on tanker air-defense coverage.

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