Hormuz traffic sinks as US blockade redirects 71 ships ...Iraq

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Commodity-vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest level since May 7, preliminary ship-tracking data from Kpler showed, as the United States continued enforcing its blockade against Iran.

Hormuz traffic masks rising riskTraffic edged higher through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb last week, but headline volumes obscure contrasting risk signals.Hormuz crossings rose 2.5% to 121, while laden transits fell 27% and sanctioned crossings increased from 9 to… pic.twitter.com/iHKsCigEJL

— Kpler (@Kpler) August 24, 2026

Separately, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that as of Aug. 24, US forces had redirected 71 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two to check compliance with the blockade. More than 40 vessels carrying humanitarian aid had been allowed to pass.

American forces aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) remain vigilant and ready both day and night during enforcement of the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 24, CENTCOM forces have redirected 71 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance. More than 40… pic.twitter.com/Iesf1r6kum

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) August 24, 2026

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