Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped significantly

One of the world's most important shipping chokepoints connects the oil-rich Persian Gulf with the rest of the world. Here's how global shipping traffic has changed since the US and Israel began strikes on Iran on Feb. 28.

Note: Data covers Feb. 25 to March 7, 2026. Daily vessel presence is determined by taking one position per hour per vessel from the vessel's tracking data.

Source: Global Fishing Watch

Graphic: Lou Robinson, CNN