The analyst's observations challenge the widely held belief that this crucial oil shipping route has been effectively blocked. It was found that ships are still passing through the strait, and the number of vessels passing through has recently rebounded to about 15 per day. AIS is a ship-tracking system that broadcasts a vessel’s location, speed, identity and route. Citrini asserts that the actual shipping volume is higher than reported data as many ships turn off their transponders and are not visible on official tracking systems. The analyst's identity is not disclosed due to the sensitivity of the operation.

Source: The Standard April 07, 2026 19:06 UTC