Hormuz ship traffic plunges over 95 per cent amid US-Israel-Iran war: UN
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, with roughly one-fifth of global oil supply passing through it daily prior to the start of the war.
WASHINGTON - The number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen by more than 95 per cent since the US and Israel initiated a war against Iran, the UN said Tuesday, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
"Ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz have decreased by 95.3 per cent since Feb. 28, while commodity food prices have risen by 6 per cent and crude oil prices for Europe have increased by 53 per cent," spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters at the UN's New York headquarters.
Dujarric was referring to the date when the US and Israel began carrying out sweeping attacks across Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate with missile and drone barrages, while also announcing the closure of the vital waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, with roughly one-fifth of global oil supply passing through it daily prior to the start of the war.
The waterway has faced disruptions since early March following the outbreak of the war. The conflict is currently on hold under a ceasefire, while diplomatic efforts are ongoing to reach a lasting agreement.
Amid the truce, US President Donald Trump has imposed a blockade on all ships travelling to or from Iranian ports, as Tehran continues to interdict and harass vessels passing through the strait without its approval. - BERNAMA
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