Nearly 20% of Strait of Hormuz traffic is sanctioned ships linked to Iran, data shows
Nearly 20% of the ships that have recently gone through the Strait of Hormuz are sanctioned ships involved in transporting Iranian oil, tracking data shows.
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World News Nearly 20% of Strait of Hormuz traffic is sanctioned ships linked to Iran, data shows By Ronny Reyes Published June 24, 2026, 10:45 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Nearly one commercial ship out of every five that traversed the Strait of Hormuz Monday was a sanctioned vessel involved in transporting Iranian oil, according to tracking information. Of the 48 ships that were confirmed crossing the strait, nine were found to be previously punished for their role in transporting energy for Iran, Russia and Venezuela, according to maritime analyst Kpler. Among the ships was the Iran-flagged Warta, a bulk-carrier that was tracked into the Persian Gulf.
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