Iran Conflict — 2026-03-18

CNBC: Only 8 Non-Iranian Vessels Transit Hormuz as Shipping Paralysis Deepens

CNBC's vessel tracker shows only a trickle of non-Iranian-flagged shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with traffic down over 90% from pre-war levels of 100+ daily transits. Iran continues selective enforcement, permitting passage for Turkish, Indian, and some Saudi-flagged vessels while blocking Western-allied shipping. The crisis has effectively severed 20% of global oil supply from markets.

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