Marine Traffic noted a low level of activity in the Strait of Hormuz

The activity of ships in the Strait of Hormuz remains low, despite negotiations between the United States and Iran. This was reported on June 16 in Marine Traffic.

"Vessel activity in the Strait of Hormuz remains low, despite signs of diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran," a post on the social network X (ex. Twitter).

It is noted that a total of five confirmed crossings were recorded out of 15, mainly low-risk transits, moderate activity of the shadow fleet and three commercial flights with DPP ("delivery with payment of duties") and steel cargoes.

Pause: Why the US-Iran deal does not guarantee peace

The agreed memorandum will unblock the Strait of Hormuz, but will not solve the problems of the nuclear program and sanctions.

On the evening of June 15, American leader Donald Trump announced the partial unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz. He specified that this territory will become fully accessible by Friday, June 19, the day when the American and Iranian sides will officially sign the memorandum in Switzerland.

U.S. Vice President Jay Dee Vance added at the same time that ships would be able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz for free during the 60 days of negotiations between the United States and Iran after signing the memorandum, which, in his opinion, is of a general nature.

In turn, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, confirmed on June 16 that the United States had begun lifting the naval blockade on Iran. It was noted that the relevant process has now entered an active phase even before the parties officially signed the memorandum.