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At a Glance Operational Overview  The Strait of Hormuz is no longer operating as a single controlled chokepoint. Between April 2 and 5, transit evolved into a dual-corridor system, combining military control with emerging diplomatic coordination. A northern route remains centered around IRGC control near Larak Island. In parallel, a southern corridor has emerged along…

At a Glance The Fifth Week of the Iran War at Sea Five weeks into the conflict, the maritime system is no longer defined by simple restriction. It is being managed. Transit through the Strait of Hormuz increased over the course of the week, with movement continuing under a permission-based model that now includes both…

At a Glance Operational Overview  Three of the four bulk carriers that exited on April 1 were Greece-owned and one China-owned. This signals that EU as well as Asia shipowners are negotiating at both diplomatic and commercial levels to use the permission-based system. Strait of Hormuz Transits Rise Sanctioned, Iran-linked tankers dominated inbound transits on…

At a Glance Operational Overview  36% of transits seen March 31 were on US-sanctioned vessels, while 27% were Greece-owned bulk carriers shipping agricultural commodities to or from the Islamic Republic. This highlights how the selective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is benefiting Iran. Strait of Hormuz Transit and Selective Denial Transit through the Strait…