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of April 9, 2026, the Strait of Hormuz remains at a near-standstill
despite a US-Iran ceasefire, with only a handful of ships—roughly 7 to
11—passing through in the first 24 hours. This is far below the
normal daily traffic of ~140 vessels, as Iran restricts passage and
maintains strict controls, causing major global shipping disruption.
- Extremely Low Traffic: Only 7 ships passed through the strait in the 24 hours following the ceasefire agreement, according to Kpler and Lloyd's List Intelligence data, down from a daily average of 140.
- Specific Vessel Count: BBC Verify reported only eleven ships—three tankers, one container ship, and seven bulk carriers—passed through by 14:00 BST on April 9.
- Targeted Restrictions: While some vessels have passed, many shipping lines continue to avoid the area due to uncertainty and fears of breaking laws regarding transactions with Iran.
- Logjam and Control: Despite the ceasefire, hundreds of tankers and cargo vessels remain stuck, and Iran continues to control the strait by directing vessels to stay within its territorial waters.
The situation remains highly volatile, with traffic significantly below 10% of normal capacity.
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