Rising Gulf tensions and new Iran–US strikes keep oil prices elevated as the Strait of Hormuz remains open but under severe security pressure.

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply since Wednesday, especially through the UN-backed Omani route, analysts said, after vessels were attacked earlier this week…

Vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz fell 70% in four days after US-Iran strikes, spiking oil prices and rattling broader risk markets including

Ship traffic traveling through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a halt since Trump called the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran "over."

The traffic slowdown comes after Iranian attacks on vessels prompted US strikes, while President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire with Iran was over

Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions. Traffic normalization by August 31 at 19.5% YES.

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed as it trades fresh strikes with the US over the alleged unauthorised travel of a ship through the route.

Maritime activity continues in the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's closure claim. Traffic normalization by August 31 at 17.5% YES.

The vital shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz remained operational, defying Iran's earlier announcements of a closure. While commercial vessels navigated the Omani shores,…

"Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued at reduced levels, with vessels transiting..."

Rising Gulf tensions and new Iran–US strikes keep oil prices elevated as the Strait of Hormuz remains open but under severe security pressure.

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed on Sunday while the United States insisted it remained open, after the confrontation over the vital waterway

The path along the Omani coastline is still available for transit, the Joint Maritime Information Center said in a note.

The US insists the Strait of Hormuz remains open after Iran declared its closure following new strikes. Learn about the escalating tensions over this vital

Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil supply. Traffic returning to normal by August 31 at 16.5% YES.

The U.S. and Iran disputed whether Hormuz was open to ship traffic after trading strikes over the weekend.

US-Iran tensions escalate as Trump insists the Strait of Hormuz is open. Fewer than 150 ships transiting the strait between July 6-12 at 84.2% YES.

By Barbara Kollmeyer and Mike Murphy