Shipping Traffic Dips in Strait of Hormuz Following Iranian Threats

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, shipping data released by Reuters, citing Kepler company’s maritime analytics, indicates a significant decrease in cargo ship movements through the Strait of Hormuz, with only seven vessels recorded transiting the vital waterway on the previous day.

The reduction in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz comes in the wake of explicit threats made by Iranian officials. Two days prior, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announced plans to designate a no-go zone outside the Strait of Hormuz, extending from the U.S. Navy’s blockade line into the Persian Gulf.

Mohsen Rezaei, referencing actions by opposing parties to facilitate the passage of several vessels at night, stated that these entities employ skilled personnel and incur substantial costs to disable equipment, typically allowing a few ships to pass before they are targeted. Regarding the potential scuttling of hostile vessels, Rezaei clarified that a definitive decision has not yet been made. He explained that the resultant oil spills and widespread pollution in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf would pose significant problems for Iran itself. However, he emphasized that no hostile vessel would leave the area unscathed, confirming that they would indeed sustain damage.