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Over 80% of Hormuz ships now use Omani route, data shows

Published 19 August 2026

Recent shipping data indicates a significant shift in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with over 80 percent of vessels now using an Omani route that bypasses areas under Iranian oversight, effectively limiting Tehran's ability to enforce control over the critical waterway.

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