Hormuz blockade holds strong as Iran’s oil flow remains constrained, analysts say
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Despite headline-grabbing claims, a maritime expert says the U.S.-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is largely limiting Iran’s oil transfers: vessels are being kettled or deterred, CENTCOM cites turning around 29 ships, and a sanctioned tanker was boarded in the Bay of Bengal. A cluster of seven VLCCs near Chabahar was anchored after US contact, while regime ships often mute their AIS signals in a pattern of “dark activity.” Though some vessels may temporarily slip through, the blockade is effectively worldwide due to Iran sanctions, complicating Iran’s shipping network and storage options.
- US blockade of Hormuz successful despite media reports suggesting otherwise, maritime expert says The Jerusalem Post
- U.S. Has Turned Back 27 Ships Since Strait of Hormuz Blockade Started The New York Times
- Strait of Hormuz is hosting gunboat diplomacy as US and Iran vie for most effective blockade The Guardian
- U.S. Disputes Reports of Ships Breaching Blockade WSJ
- More than 20 vessels pass Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Kpler data shows Reuters
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