Hormuz Crossings Rise 44% to 13 as Traffic Stays 90% Below Pre-War Levels
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 14
Hormuz Crossings Rise 44% to 13 as Traffic Stays 90% Below Pre-War Levels
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 14
Summary
13 vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Aug. 13, up 44% from nine a day earlier, according to Kpler, showing traffic has not stopped despite the Iran-US conflict.
AIS data still show transits about 90% below pre-conflict baselines, with operators favoring the northern route after projectile attacks, security fears, enforcement activity and persistent mine risks.
John Stawpert of the International Chamber of Shipping said traffic repeatedly rebounds during ceasefires and falls again when they collapse, leaving crews exposed to what he called unacceptable danger.
Control claims remain contested: Trump says the U.S. has total control and Energy Secretary Chris Wright says oil flows average nearly 9 million barrels a day through the strait, while Iranian officials insist it remains blocked until Tehran's conditions are met.