Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?

Since the start of March, nearly 100 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane. This is a significant decrease from the pre-war average of 138 ships daily, which carried one-fifth of the world's oil supply. BBC Verify's analysis indicates that about a third of the recent crossings were made by ships with connections to Iran, including Iranian-flagged vessels and those under sanctions. Some ships are taking longer, unusual routes, potentially due to Iranian influence or the threat of mines. Experts suggest Iran may be exerting greater control over the strait by instilling fear of attack and forcing ships to navigate closer to its coastline.

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