CNN reports that on April 10, only one oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a significant decrease in maritime traffic in this strategically important region.
A vessel passes through the Strait of Hormuz on April 8, 2026. Photo: Shady Alassar/Anadolu via Getty Images
According to the MarineTraffic vessel tracking system, this tanker was under US sanctions and sailed under the flag of Botswana. Journalists, however, note that other ships might also have passed through the strait but did not transmit AIS signals, so their movement could have gone unnoticed.
It is also reported that several other vessels of various types (but not tankers) flying the flags of India and Panama passed through the region: one exited towards the Gulf of Oman, and two were heading into the Persian Gulf.
Journalists emphasize that under normal conditions, about 100 or more vessels pass through the Strait of Hormuz daily, and it remains a key route for global oil supplies. Therefore, the sharp reduction in traffic is causing concern in global markets and could affect oil prices.
Experts warn that if traffic through the strait does not return to normal levels, it could have serious consequences for the global economy.
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