Tankers ignore Iran - and control of the Strait of Hormuz slips from its hands | All the details

Iran is losing its grip on the Strait of Hormuz: more than 80% of vessels in the past two weeks passed through the Omani route under U.S. Navy protection, according to Kpler. Tehran struggles to collect transit fees, and oil traffic is approaching pre-war levels, with about 15 million barrels per day compared to about 20 million before the war.

Iran is losing its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, with more than 80% of vessels crossing it in the past two weeks choosing the Omani route under U.S. Navy protection, according to data from maritime tracking firm Kpler published by CNN. The sharp shift prevents Tehran from collecting transit fees and weakens its ability to control the strategic waterway. The data indicate a dramatic change compared to about a month ago, when almost no ship traffic was recorded on the Omani route. Despite Tehran attacking dozens of vessels, most ships now ignore its demands. Homayoun Falakshahi of Kpler said Iran has at least partially lost control of the strait. Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have chartered giant VLCC tankers, and some are turning off their transponders to evade attacks. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said oil traffic has reached about 15 million barrels per day, compared to about 20 million before the war. Trump declared total control, but experts are cautious. Iran and Oman are holding talks.