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03.06.2026KI-Zusammenfassung
Iran Controls Strait of Hormuz, Affecting Global Oil Shipments
Iran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz, leading to around 160 oil tankers with 170 million barrels of crude oil being held up in the Persian Gulf. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has stated that 26 ships have passed through the strait in the last 24 hours after obtaining permission. Iran has established an ad hoc authority to manage maritime traffic, effectively normalizing tolls and maintaining transit at 26 ships per day. This strategy appears to be a tool for permanent negotiation rather than an indefinite blockade, though insurance premiums and delivery times are expected to remain high. Iran has also threatened to block the Bab al-Mandab Strait in response to escalation in Lebanon.
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