The Strait of Deception: What the Data Reveals About Hormuz Shipping The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies, has become a focal point in the high stakes standoff between Iran and the United States.
While both sides trade accusations and threats, the data paints a more nuanced picture – one of fear, deception, and the erosion of transparency.
In August, 89% of oil and gas vessels passing through Hormuz used "dark routes," their movements masked by turned off transponders or ambiguous AIS data.