Hormuz traffic declines as Iran says Oman deal in 'final stages'

Ship-tracking firm Marine Traffic has said that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz this weekend has declined, falling to just six crossings on Sunday.

Bab al-Mandab remained busier, with close to 40 crossings yesterday. 

Weekend vessel traffic diverges

Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz weakened markedly over the weekend. Confirmed crossings fell from 15 on Friday to 11 on Saturday and six on Sunday, with 32 vessels crossing between 7 and 9 August. Routing remained concentrated,… pic.twitter.com/YcFZ6TNbvO

— MarineTraffic (@MarineTraffic) August 10, 2026