Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply since Wednesday, especially through the UN-backed Omani route, analysts said, after vessels were attacked earlier this week and as the United States and Iran traded renewed strikes.
The southern Omani route, used in past weeks by many vessels not linked to Iran, has been largely avoided since Wednesday.
The southern Omani route, used in past weeks by many vessels not linked to Iran, has been largely avoided since Wednesday.
Article origin: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/07/hormuz-traffic-slumps-us-iran-trade-strikes
Original author: Patricia Zengerle
