Strait of Hormuz Blockade Persists Amid US-Iran Tensions
The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively paralyzed, with Iran limiting maritime traffic even under a declared ceasefire. Shipping data confirms that vessel movements have dropped sharply, with only 22 ships exiting the strait since the truce began—down from an average of 135 per day before hostilities. Over 600 vessels, including critical oil tankers, remain stranded, disrupting nearly 20% of global energy exports. US President Donald Trump promised the strait would reopen “soon,” insisting Wash