Astana: Commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest level since May, Sputnik/RIA Novosti reported, quoting Reuters, which cited ship-tracking data. Over the past 10 days, an average of 10 ships carrying crude oil have passed through the Strait of Hormuz per day, marking a significant decrease in activity.

According to Nam News Network, fifteen cargo ships passed through the strait on Friday, followed by 13 on Saturday, with traffic dropping to 10 on Sunday, as reported by ship-tracking company Kpler. The data indicates a notable decline in shipping traffic, which has raised concerns among industry analysts and stakeholders.

On Sunday, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright acknowledged that the current oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was lower than it had been before the US attacks on Iran. This acknowledgment came amidst heightened geopolitical tensions in the region.

Earlier, the US Central Command announced that US forces had conducted attacks on three Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island, in the Jask region, and in the Gulf of Oman. In retaliation, Iranian forces targeted three US-affiliated oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters later reported that the IRGC had launched ballistic missile attacks on a US aircraft carrier and destroyer, further exacerbating the situation.