Iran’s Hormuz grip is tighter than ever after a month of war

Despite sustained strikes by Israel and the US, Iran has gained strategic leverage by tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz, sharply reducing vessel traffic to about six ships a day from around 135 in normal times. Most tankers passing through now are Iranian or from friendly nations, often using Iran-approved routes after seeking permission.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Despite sustained strikes by Israel and the US, Iran has gained strategic leverage by tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz, sharply reducing vessel traffic to about six ships a day from…
• Most tankers passing through now are Iranian or from friendly nations, often using Iran-approved routes after seeking permission.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• 135 in normal times. Most tankers passing through now are Iranian or from friendly nations, often using Iran-approved routes after seeking permission. Despite sustained strikes by Israel and the US, Iran has gained…
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Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Despite sustained strikes by Israel and the US, Iran has gained strategic leverage by tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz, sharply reducing vessel traffic to about six ships a day from…
• Most tankers passing through now are Iranian or from friendly nations, often using Iran-approved routes after seeking permission.