
Iran’s Safe Corridor Rewrites Hormuz Traffic Amid Wartime Disruption
War has effectively closed much of the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a northern 'safe corridor' near Iran’s coast and leaving about 1,000 vessels idle offshore. A handful of ships have transited with Iranian clearance—some reportedly paying fees up to around $2 million—but safety remains uncertain as IRGC control is fragmented. International efforts aim to reopen the strait and stabilize shipping and insurance amid rising energy prices.













