⚠ ACTIVE CRISIS ⚠ ⚠  STRAIT OF HORMUZ — SHIPPING DISRUPTED — TANKER TRAFFIC DOWN 70% — OIL PRICES SURGING  ⚠
Strait of Hormuz — Live Status
Last verified: Mar 17, 2026 — 08:31 UTC

THE STRAIT IS CLOSED.

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed since March 2, 2026. Tanker traffic is down ~70%.

Days Closed
15
Since Mar 2, 2026
↑ Crisis ongoing
Brent Crude (USD/bbl)
$94.20
WTI: $92.80
↑ +32% since Feb 28
Est. Economic Cost / Day
$1.6B
Global trade disruption
↑ Cumulative: ~$24B
Tanker Traffic
−70%
vs. pre-crisis avg. 153/day
↓ ~46 transits/day
// Ship Traffic — Persian Gulf Region
LIVE TRACKING
STRAIT OF HORMUZ IRAN PERSIAN GULF GULF OF OMAN ARABIA OMAN PIPELINE BYPASS REROUTE +14 DAYS N 200 km
Strait closed / blockade zone
Trapped tankers (Persian Gulf)
Waiting tankers (Gulf of Oman)
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// Why It Matters

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