Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has remained well below pre-war levels more than five months after conflict began between the United States and Iran. The article examines whether Iran’s claim of “complete control” over the waterway is reflected in shipping movements, highlighting the strategic importance of the route for global energy supplies and trade.

The reported decline follows heightened regional tensions, although vessel traffic briefly recovered in late June before falling again. An International Chamber of Shipping representative discusses the war’s impact on maritime transit, while the article frames the reduced traffic as evidence of continued uncertainty and risk for commercial shipping.