In November 2025, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker *Talara*. They moved it to Iranian waters, citing an unspecified violation involving 30,000 tonnes of unauthorized petrochemical cargo.
Maritime instability defined 2025. A March attack targeted an India-bound vessel. April brought multiple incidents. By June, GPS jamming caused a tanker collision.
Iran is asserting regulatory control and demanding transit fees. The U.S. opposes these actions. Washington advocates for unrestricted navigation in this international waterway.
Oman has mediated the conflict. It provided alternative shipping routes, often with U.S. support.
As of July 2026, maritime traffic in the Strait is in an "extreme crisis." Daily transits have dropped to 34. The pre-crisis baseline was 88.
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