Traffic flow in the Strait of Hormuz will likely continue at a slow trickle despite a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States, maritime experts agree. The majority of transits continue to use the so-called Tehran Tollbooth, which requires permission from the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, despite claims from Trump administration officials that the passage is open. Data from London-based Lloyd’s List Intelligence suggest that transits did not immediately increase after the ceasefire took effect. There were six transits on Wednesday after the ceasefire announcement and three on Thursday. On Tuesday, ahead of Trump’s 8 p.m. deadline, there were
Vessels Trickle Past Iran as Questions Remain Over Strait of Hormuz Status
Traffic flow in the Strait of Hormuz will likely continue at a slow trickle despite a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States, maritime experts agree. The majority of transits continue to use the so-called Tehran Tollbooth, which requires permission from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard
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