Iran war could last deep into 2027 as the Strait of Hormuz isn't that closed, allowing more oil out
The Strait of Hormuz is not fully closed, allowing oil to flow despite the ongoing Iran war.
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The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for oil transport, is not entirely closed. This contradicts expectations of a complete blockade amid the Iran war. The U.S. has stated that oil continues to flow through the strait, although tracking data shows fewer than 20 ships transited the area over the weekend.
The New York Post has framed this as a triple threat to Iran: the strait opening, tightening cash flow, and political calls to end the war. The Wall Street Journal has noted discrepancies between official statements and tracking data, suggesting that oil is moving through the strait but its exact location is unclear. The war in Iran could extend deep into 2027.
The Strait of Hormuz's partial closure has not significantly disrupted oil supply. The New York Times has published an opinion piece on the matter, but its contents are not specified in coverage.
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Who reported it (5)
- U.S. Says Oil Is Pouring Through Hormuz. Trackers Can’t Find It. WSJ · 1d ago
- Fewer than 20 ships transit key Strait of Hormuz over weekend, data shows Reuters · 1d ago
- Opinion The New York Times · 1d ago
- Iran faces massive new triple-threat as Hormuz begins to open, cash gets tight and pols call to end the war New York Post · 1d ago
- Iran war could last deep into 2027 as the Strait of Hormuz isn't that closed, allowing more oil out Fortune · 1d ago
The obvious questions
Is the Strait of Hormuz completely closed?
No. The Strait of Hormuz is not fully closed, allowing oil to continue flowing despite the Iran war.
How many ships transited the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend?
Fewer than 20 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend.
What are the implications of the Strait of Hormuz not being fully closed?
The partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz has not significantly disrupted oil supply, and the war in Iran could extend deep into 2027.
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