How many ships have passed the Strait of Hormuz and how many were attacked?

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Marium AliApril 14, 2026 at 02:27 PM

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Since the start of the war on Iran, 279 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz, with 22 being attacked. Recently, three tankers, including two sanctioned by the US, entered the Gulf via the strait, using a new route through Iranian territorial waters mandated by the IRGC. This follows the US Central Command's implementation of a naval blockade on maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports, in line with a presidential order. Iran has warned of potential retaliation by targeting ports in neighboring Gulf countries. The situation has created confusion for global shipping, as the US and Iran issue conflicting instructions for navigating the critical waterway, which normally handles one-fifth of the world's oil and gas shipments.

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Before the war, ships used two dedicated lanes through the Strait of Hormuz.

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The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces began implementing the blockade of maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports.

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22 ships have been attacked since the war on Iran began.

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279 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since the war on Iran began.

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Iran effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz to most international shipping following the US-Israeli attacks on February 28.

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Larak Island 30% Hamriyah port 30% Peace Gulf 30% Panama 35% Kpler 40% LSEG 40% United Arab Emirates 40% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 60% US Central Command (CENTCOM) ×265% United States ×475% Iran ×785% Strait of Hormuz ×795%

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strait of hormuz 100% shipping 80% maritime traffic 70% us blockade 70% iranian ports 60% vessel attacks 50% oil and gas shipments 50% irgc 40% us central command 40%