Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
A timelapse of marine traffic has shown a decrease in the flow of ships through the Strait of Hormuz since the US and Israeli coordinated military offensive against Iran began on February 28, 2026. The strait is a key artery for global energy supplies, with approximately 20% of oil and gas passing through it.
The story so far
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Open questions and key claims
Tehran will now "not let a single drop of oil leave the region".
The price of oil has shot up by more than 15 percent since the US and Israel launched strikes on Tehran.
DFC is the US government’s development finance agency.
US will provide insurance for ships in Gulf amid Iranian attacks.
About 20% of global oil and gas passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US and Israeli coordinated military offensive against Iran began on 28 February 2026.
Who and where
Related stories over time
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