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Strait of Hormuz Traffic Drops as US/Israel-Iran War Escalates

Iran • Economy

Mar 12, 2026

Text & Data Visualisation: Shaza Al Muzayen
Editor: Sakina Mohamed

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March 12, 2026 (Bernama) -- Escalating US/Israel-Iran conflict is disrupting traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil corridor.

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Shipping is paralyzed by voyage delays and rising insurance costs, pressuring energy supplies and oil prices.

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On the day of the first attack on Tehran (Feb 28, 2026), transits fell from 148 to 105. By March 6, traffic plummeted to just seven ships.

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