Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet
Summary
Ships are not yet passing through the Strait of Hormuz despite President Donald Trump's announcement of a US-Iran deal to reopen it. Many vessels remain stuck in the Gulf because of security risks, mine threats, and navigation tolls, following recent military conflicts and blockades.Key Facts
- The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for about 20% of the world’s oil and gas transport.
- After US and Israeli strikes on 28 February, Iran effectively closed the strait.
- More than 580 ships, including tankers and cargo ships, are currently waiting inside the Gulf.
- About 75% of the tankers in the Gulf are not moving, most near oil export terminals in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the UAE.
- Iran has fired on ships trying to pass without permission since February.
- The US naval blockade of Iranian ports started on 13 April and disables ships that don’t comply.
- President Trump said the blockade would stay until the Iran deal is fully signed.
- There are risks of sea mines in the area, which Iran has threatened to use if attacked.
- Ship captains and owners are cautious and waiting to see if conditions improve before sailing through the strait again.
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