Key facts
- President Donald Trump claimed a substantial increase in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Data indicates maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has not yet recovered to pre-war levels.
- Recent transit numbers show a slight recovery, but remain below historical averages.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil and gas shipments.
President Donald Trump stated that maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has increased substantially. This assertion was made without specific details or supporting data. Data from the Kpler maritime tracking platform indicates that traffic levels remain comparable to the previous week, with an average of eight transits per day, and are still significantly below the approximately 120 transits per day seen before the recent conflict. However, Kpler data updated on Wednesday shows eight ships carrying raw materials transited the strait on Monday and six on Tuesday, suggesting some signs of recovery ahead of an anticipated agreement.