Analysis Reveals 60 Percent of Ships in Hormuz Strait Linked to Iran Amid Regional Conflict
Summary
Sixty percent of the vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz are linked to Iran amid regional conflict, with significant crude oil shipments primarily destined for China.
Key Points
- Sixty percent of vessels traversing the Strait of Hormuz were linked to Iran between March 1 and April 3.
- A total of 221 vessels crossed to enter or leave Iran, with more than 240 total transits due to multiple crossings.
- Cargo-carrying ships linked to Iran reached as high as 64 percent of total traffic in the strait.
- Among 37 oil tankers passing through the strait, 30 carried Iranian crude oil and most did not disclose destinations, but reported shipments were mostly headed to China.
