Following renewed US-Iran fighting, observable ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has halted, replaced by vessels making secret "dark crossings" with transponders off. While the US claims pathways remain free, Iran demands transit permissions.

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has declined sharply following renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran and recent attacks on commercial…

Row between US and Iran appears to centre around use of an Omani shipping corridor