Overview
- U.S. Central Command reported it completed a 13th consecutive night of strikes that targeted Iranian command centers, drone storage, coastal surveillance and maritime systems to blunt threats to commercial vessels.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its navy fired warning shots and stopped four ships, forcing them to change course and underscoring Tehran’s continued enforcement of routes it deems safe.
- Ship‑tracking firm Kpler reported roughly a 70 percent drop in tanker crossings through the strait, with average daily transits down to about 13, reflecting widespread rerouting and avoidance by shippers.
- The collapse in traffic has raised insurance and routing costs and increased risks for crew safety and timely oil deliveries, putting upward pressure on global energy prices.
- Multinational diplomatic proposals to escort and clear routes remain under discussion but face strain from continued strikes, competing control claims and the persistent threat of mines and interdictions.