Strait of Hormuz
Discussion focused on whether Iran still controls the Strait of Hormuz, how much traffic is moving, and whether rising transits represent genuine reopening or costly, militarised passage. Several accounts reported flows recovering toward 13–14 million barrels per day, while other commentary stressed that substantial volumes remain disrupted and that measurements are disputed 1112950. Diplomacy centred on a possible phased US-Iran arrangement, but sequencing, Iranian demands, and Gulf-state participation remained obstacles 1416203443.
Where the voices land
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Risk rising sharply
- RJRory JohnstonRisk rising sharply Attacks are still occurring in the Strait and the situation remains highly precarious and vulnerable. ▶ 3:09 The Shocking Reason Gas Prices Can’t Come Down A… · 30 Sept
- DLDaniel LacalleRisk rising sharply Disruption at the Strait of Hormuz threatens the oil routes these economies depend on. “Disruption at the Strait of Hormuz and across the Red Sea threatens the oil routes” Open the post The Iran regime and its proxies are inflicting t… · 20 Sept
- TKThe Kobeissi LetterRisk rising sharply The Strait of Hormuz is operating at only about 20% of pre-war capacity, removing 15 million barrels per day of flows. “the Strait of Hormuz is operating at ~20% of its pre-Iran War capacity, removing -15 million barrels of daily oil flows” Open the post It seems most people don't understand how severe… · 13 Sept
Risk easing
- RBRobin BrooksRisk easing Iran has lost control of the Strait of Hormuz, with tanker traffic at its highest in months, so the disruption risk there is easing. “It's lost control of the Strait of Hormuz, where tanker traffic is the highest in many months” Open the post Iran has played its hand very badly. It's lost c… · 26 Sept
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Improving
- JBJavier BlasImproving Trump is prevailing in the battle over the Strait of Hormuz. “If you ask me who’s prevailing in the battle over the Strait of Hormuz, it’s clear President Trump has the advantage.” Open the post COLUMN: If you ask me who’s prevailing in the ba… · 30 Sept
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Who brings it up
- Walter Bloomberg 20 mentions
- Bloomberg 17 mentions
- Anas Alhajji 10 mentions
- Robin Brooks 5 mentions
- Tracy Shuchart (𝒞𝒽𝒾 ) 5 mentions
- Daniel Lacalle 5 mentions
- John Kemp 4 mentions
- The Kobeissi Letter 4 mentions
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