Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased by 105%, Iran objects to Oman’s new route
According to maritime intelligence firm Kpler, ship crossings through the key waterway increased by 105 percent on June 24, 2026, reaching 70 crossings.
According to maritime intelligence firm Kpler, ship crossings through the key waterway increased by 105 percent on June 24, 2026, reaching 70 crossings.
The incident, which the minister described as “deeply regrettable” and “tragic”, occurred on Wednesday.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the US-Iran truce ‘has not ended’ amid threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, despite unclear US commitments.