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Two-Week Blockade
Bloomberg and gCaptain confirm the Strait has been effectively shut to non-Iran traffic for two weeks.
Traffic Divergence
First reports of non-Iran-linked vessels being turned away or avoiding the Strait entirely.
Insurance Spikes
Shipping insurance premiums for the Persian Gulf begin to rise sharply.
Conflict Escalation
Initial reports of increased regional conflict in the Middle East begin to impact maritime sentiment.
The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to non-Iran-linked maritime traffic as regional conflict enters its second week. This unprecedented disruption to the world's most critical oil chokepoint poses an immediate threat to global energy supplies and market stability.