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Control Of Hormuz Enters A New Phase

Maritime intelligence data point to a historic drop in traffic as the dispute over effective control of the strategic waterway intensifies

Published on July 20, 2026


Control Of Hormuz Enters A New Phase

During decades of geopolitical tensions, the Strait of Hormuz has remained one of the worlds most critical maritime corridors. Military threats, naval exercises and isolated attacks periodically disrupted regional stability, yet commercial shipping largely continued. The current confrontation between the United States and Iran, however, suggests a deeper shift. The central question is no longer only whether the strait is safe, but who is exercising effective control over one...

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