Global
Shipping data and vessel tracking platforms revealed a sharp and unprecedented decline in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with only three ships—(Ian Spear), (Lianstar), and the gas carrier (Meda)—recorded crossing in the past 24 hours. This paralysis, compared to a pre-conflict average of 140 ships per day, comes amid escalating 2026 political tensions and Iranian threats to retaliate against Washington's seizure of one of its vessels, placing the fragile ceasefire under a real test.