Traffic has rebounded sharply since the US-Iran MoU/deal around June 17–18, 2026, which eased the effective blockade and sanctions waivers. However, it remains volatile, below pre-war levels.
Traffic has rebounded sharply since the US-Iran MoU/deal around June 17–18, 2026, which eased the effective blockade and sanctions waivers. However, it remains volatile, below pre-war levels
June 24 (yesterday/Wednesday) 69–70 vessels transited (highest since early March/conflict start). This was a ~105% day-on-day jump. Mix of directions (one report 43 west-to-east, 27 east-to-west).
A cargo ship was hit/damaged by a projectile (reports of bridge damage) ~7.5 nautical miles off Oman (near Hormuz exit area) in the last day or so. UKMTO issued alerts. No casualties reported in initial updates. Crew safe. Tensions high—some reports link it to Iranian actions amid route disputes. This adds to insurance/war risk premiums and caution.
Hormuz traffic sees a sharp d/d uptick
Confirmed Strait of Hormuz crossings rose to 70 on 24 June, up 105% day on day, as demining efforts advanced and operators increasingly used the Omani route. Commercial traffic accounted for most activity, with 53 transits, while low-risk… pic.twitter.com/Afhj0gqoHt
— Kpler (@Kpler) June 25, 2026
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