Tracking data from the maritime data group Marisks shows that in the past three days, almost all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz have chosen the route designated by Iran, and none have used the southern alternative route advocated by the US, close to the coast of Oman. This data shows that although the US and Iran have recently fought fiercely over strait traffic rules, and the US has repeatedly urged international merchant ships to use the Oman side of the channel, the actual navigation situation shows that Iran has had a substantial impact on the control of the strait route.

Tracking data from the maritime data group Marisks shows that in the past three days, almost all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz have chosen the route designated by Iran, and none have used the southern alternative route advocated by the US, close to the coast of Oman. This data shows that although the US and Iran have recently fought fiercely over strait traffic rules, and the US has repeatedly urged international merchant ships to use the Oman side of the channel, the actual navigation situation shows that Iran has had a substantial impact on the control of the strait route.