Energy prices have soared as Iranian strikes and reports of mines prevent ships from transiting the chokepoint

But some vessels are still transiting the strait. Most of the ships still moving are those that operate outside the rules.

Explore the timeline of recent ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating U.S.-Israeli tensions with Iran.

Energy prices have soared as Iranian strikes and reports of mines prevent ships from transiting the chokepoint

"Iran has extensive tunnel networks to protect and launch such vessels surreptitiously, including midget submarines and other submersibles useful for mine laying."

Tehran allows a small number of ships from certain countries to pass through waterway.