Analysts interviewed by CNN suggest that the Trump administration has not achieved comprehensive control over the Strait of Hormuz. Data indicates that over 80% of the crude oil transported through the strait during the preceding two weeks utilized the Omani route. This specific corridor is recognized by the United Nations, a designation that Iran views as an infringement upon its sovereign rights over the waterway.
The observed shipping patterns suggest that some vessels are operating with caution, reportedly moving “in the dark”—meaning they are traveling without active transponders—in an apparent effort to circumvent potential targeting by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The reliance on alternative routes, such as the one passing through Oman, highlights ongoing logistical challenges in securing the maritime passage. The operational movements of commercial traffic underscore the complex and contested nature of the waterway’s security.
These figures suggest that while the passage remains a critical global energy artery, its transit remains subject to fluctuating geopolitical pressures and alternative navigational strategies employed by shipping entities. The discrepancy between international recognition of routes and the claims asserted by Iran continues to define the strategic environment surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
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