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Iran controls Strait of Hormuz, traffic drops

The Strait of Hormuz is now completely under Iran's control, with ship traffic significantly decreased.

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Strait of Hormuz
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Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 18:21 UTC
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According to a United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations report, the Strait of Hormuz is completely under Iran's control following the start of attacks on Iran. Ship traffic through the strategic strait has decreased significantly, and this situation continues unchanged. Traffic on the southern route through Oman's waters has remained stable, while anchorage congestion continues on a downward trend.
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