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Who controls the Strait of Hormuz right now? Here's what the ship traffic actually shows

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appears to have declined substantially as compared to conditions before the war with Iran started earlier this year.

Published August 14, 2026, 6:34 PM

Updated August 14, 2026, 7:17 PM2.8K

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Who controls the Strait of Hormuz right now? Here's what the ship traffic actually shows

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appears to have declined substantially as compared to conditions before the war with Iran started earlier this year.

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Who controls the Strait of Hormuz right now? Here's what the ship traffic actually shows

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