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Strait Status
RESTRICTED
Fragile ceasefire in effect allowing selective āsafe passageā with Iranian coordination. Permission-based system with technical limitations. Only ~11 vessels transiting daily vs ~60-135 normal.
11 transiting12.6% throughput
Daily Throughput
1.3M DWT
12.6% of 10.3M avg
Transits (24h)
11 ships
18.3% of 60/day normal
Vessels Waiting
Data not available
NARROWEST POINT ā 21 NAUTICAL MILES
IN PROGRESS19 hours ago
Two-week US-Iran ceasefire agreed; peace talks scheduled for Islamabad on April 10
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran took effect on April 8, with Iran agreeing to open the Strait of Hormuz for selective āsafe passageā coordinated with Iranian Armed Forces. Both sides committed to negotiations in Islamabad starting April 10 to pursue a longer-term peace agreement. However, the arrangement remains highly conditional and trust between parties is low.
United StatesIranPakistanIsraelGulf States
19%
WORLD LNG AT RISK
$0.8B
DAILY LNG COST (EST)
BangladeshIndiaPakistantop importers at risk
19% of global LNG trade transits Hormuz (primarily Qatar/UAE). Bangladesh and Pakistan import ~2/3 of LNG via strait. Pakistan heavily dependent on gas for electricity generation (25% of supply). Supply disruption threatens power sector stability and fertilizer production in vulnerable nations.
+300%
SHIPPING RATES
+2.5%
CPI IMPACT
25d
SPR RESERVE
- Supertanker charter rates quadrupled to 150,000). VLCC daily earnings at 50,000.
- Global oil prices surged from 100-126/barrel (Brent peak). Food inflation accelerating across Asia due to fertilizer shortages (30-35% of global exports from Gulf).
- US SPR severely depleted; remaining supply estimated at only ~25 days. Strategic reserves being hoarded globally in anticipation of prolonged shortage.
- Helium supply disrupted (33% of global production). Fertilizer (urea/ammonia) production cut 30% globally. Container shipping 10% stranded with rerouting adding 20-30 transit days.
Alternative Routes
Cape of Good Hope
+15d+$750k
Actively used by major carriers (Maersk, CMA CGM). Adds 4+ weeks to typical Far East-Middle East route. Higher fuel and operational costs.
Saudi Arabia East-West Pipeline (Yanbu)
+$500k
Operating at or near 7M bbl/day capacity (up from typical 5M). Can bypass ~35% of normal Hormuz flow. Currently running at maximum utilization with ~25 VLCCs waiting.
UAE Fujairah Pipeline
+$400k
Operating at 1.5M bbl/day capacity. Limited bypass capability (~7% of normal Hormuz flow). Relatively stable alternative.
Oman Corridor (Duqm/Salalah)
+2d+$300k
Emerging alternative with 2-4 vessels per day. Drone strikes in March damaged Duqm facility. Sohar port classified as high-risk zone by Lloydās. Limited but growing utilization.
Compare all routes in detail āChina
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CRITICAL33%
Receives ~33% of Hormuz oil. Negotiated access with Iran. ~1 billion barrels in reserve provides temporary buffer.
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India
CRITICAL25%
Highly dependent on Hormuz flows. Sent naval destroyers to escort tankers in Gulf of Oman. LNG supplies disrupted.
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Japan
CRITICAL70%
Obtains ~70% of Middle Eastern oil through Hormuz, ~95% of crude from Gulf. Requested government oil stockpile releases.
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South Korea
CRITICAL35%
26 South Korean-flagged vessels stranded. Seeking swift passage clearance from Iran.
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Europe
HIGH12%
Receives 12-14% of LNG from Qatar via Hormuz. Limited direct impact compared to Asia but commodity inflation spreading.
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United States
LOW2%
Imports only ~2% of consumption from Hormuz. Primary concern is global price impact and economic spillovers.
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Crisis Timeline
Apr 7DE ESCALATION
Two-week US-Iran ceasefire and partial strait reopening agreed
Both sides agree to two-week ceasefire with Iran committing to āsafe passageā coordinated with Armed Forces. Limited transits resume (~11 vessels/day). Delegations to meet in Islamabad April 10 for long-term negotiations based on Iranās 10-point peace proposal.
Apr 6DIPLOMATIC
Trump threatens to annihilate Iranian civilization
Trump sets ultimatum: Iran must reopen strait by 8 PM EDT or face destruction of infrastructure. Hours before deadline expires, Pakistan-brokered last-minute breakthrough achieved.
Apr 5DIPLOMATIC
Pakistan proposes two-stage ceasefire framework
Pakistan offers āIslamabad Accordā featuring immediate ceasefire and strait reopening with 15-20 days to finalize broader settlement. Iran initially rejects, demanding permanent solution rather than temporary pause.
Mar 25DIPLOMATIC
Iran announces selective passage for allied nations
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announces China, Russia, India, Iraq, and Pakistan vessels allowed transit. De facto permission-based toll booth system emerges with Iran charging passage fees.
Mar 18MILITARY
US Armed Forces begin military campaign to open strait
United States initiates sustained military operations to counter Iranian blockade and enable shipping passage. Tensions escalate further as Iran continues selective vessel attacks.
Mar 8MILITARY
Trump announces intent to seize Strait of Hormuz
US President announces plans to take control of strait and warns Iran against laying mines. Brent crude exceeds $100/barrel for first time in 4 years.
Mar 2ECONOMIC
Insurance market collapse and supertanker rate spike
War risk insurance cancellations by major underwriters; premiums rise to 1% of hull value. Supertanker charter rates quadruple to $770,000/day. Oil prices surge 13% in single day. Shipping traffic drops 70%.
Mar 1MILITARY
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed
IRGC officially confirms strait closure and threatens to attack any vessels attempting passage. War risk insurance premiums rise from 0.125% to 0.2-0.4%. First attacks on merchant vessels reported.
Feb 27ESCALATION
Operation Epic Fury - US/Israel airstrikes on Iran
Joint US-Israeli coordinated strikes target Iranian military, nuclear, and leadership facilities. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed. Iran retaliates with missiles and drones on US bases, Israeli territory, and Gulf states.
Latest News
After US, Iran Agree For 2-Week Ceasefire, Pakistan PM Invites Both Nations Forā¦
The United States and Iran have reached a two-week ceasefire agreement, announced by President Donald Trump shortly before a deadline. Pakistanās Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited both nations for talks in Islamabad to establish a permanent resolution.
13 hours ago
Times Now News
Iran says talks with US will begin in Pakistanās Islamabad on Friday
Tehran says the negotiations will be based on its 10-point proposal, which calls for control over Strait of Hormuz.
13 hours ago
Al Jazeera
Ceasefire done, US and Iran get Islamabad ātalksā invite: What Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif said
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited delegations from both countries to Islamabad on April 10 for further talks.
13 hours ago
Hindustan Times
Morning Digest: Trump agrees to suspend attack on Iran by two weeks; Trinamool delegation to meet Election Commission today, and more
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 8, 2026
14 hours ago
The Hindu
Why Did Trump Pull Back On Iran Strikes? US President Says Tehran Sent āWorkableā 10-Point Plan
Trump termed his decision a ādouble-sided ceasefireā after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz publicly requested him to extend his deadline by two weeks.
14 hours ago
News 18
U.S. and Iran Agree to 2-Week Cease-Fire
The announcement came less than two hours before Trumpās deadline was set to expire.
14 hours ago
Foreign Policy
US-Iran ceasefire: Trump agrees to suspend bombing for 2 weeks if Tehran opens Strait of Hormuz
Iran news: President Trump announced a two-week suspension of attacks on Iran, contingent on Tehran immediately and safely opening the Strait of Hormuz. This ceasefire follows a six-week conflict and comes after Pakistanās Prime Minister and Field Marshal mediated, presenting a 10-point peace plan from Iran as a workable basis for negotiation.
15 hours ago
The Economic Times
Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire deal with Iran
President Donald Trump originally gave the Iranian leadership till 8 p.m. E.T. on Tuesday to open the Strait of Hormuz.
15 hours ago
Business Insider
Donald Trump announces 2-week ceasefire with Iran, says subject to Hormuz opening
The announcement on social ā media came less than two hours before his deadline to target the āwhole civilisationā. Israel and Iran too have confirmed the two-week ceasefire.
15 hours ago
The Indian Express
Torontoās Iranian diaspora braces as Trump threatens Iranās āwhole civilizationā over Strait of Hormuz
Many in the Iranian diaspora who initially looked to U.S. President Donald Trump to help oust the regime are now concerned his war will ultimately cost civilians.
15 hours ago
Cbc
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