analysis: US sanctions remain in place, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz nearly at a standstill
2026-04-23 13:03
Odaily Planet Daily News The traffic situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains largely at a standstill, with only occasional passages by Iran-related vessels. According to ship tracking data, as of Thursday morning local time, only one large cargo ship linked to Iran was observed departing from the Persian Gulf. On Wednesday, the security situation in the strait further deteriorated, when Iranian naval vessels opened fire on merchant ships, while the US intercepted two oil tankers from Tehran. (Jinshi Data)
