Chokepoint Data · the Strait of Hormuz crisis

IRGC formalizes closure, allowing only Iran-approved vessels

2026-03-02 · shipping

The IRGC officially confirmed the strait was closed to 'unfriendly nations', allowing only Iran-approved vessels to pass and threatening any ship attempting passage. The US-flagged Stena Imperative was struck at a Bahrain port the same day, killing a port worker.

Brent next close +8.3% · +7 days +32.3% · transits 64.3 → 2.0 per day

Sources

Wikipedia - 2026 Strait of Hormuz campaign · Wikipedia - 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis

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