Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed further over the weekend as rising tensions between the United States and Iran continued to affect vessel movements through one of the world’s most important energy routes.
Shipping data from LSEG showed only four vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, down from eight the previous day.
The decline follows an earlier slowdown reported by maritime intelligence platform Kpler, which said confirmed crossings fell to eight vessels on July 16, the lowest daily total in three weeks.
The latest drop in traffic came as the United States carried out its eighth consecutive night of attacks against Iranian targets. Kuwait and Bahrain have also reported increased Iranian aggression, adding to security concerns in the Gulf.
The Strait of Hormuz handles around one-fifth of global oil trade, making it a key route for energy supplies. The slowdown has also affected liquefied natural gas shipping, with no LNG carriers passing
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