Commercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply on Sunday, dropping to just five ships after Iran announced it had once again closed the strategic waterway.
The decline follows Tehran's accusation that Israel and the United States violated the terms of the interim peace deal, prompting the reimposition of transit restrictions.
Shipping analytics firm Kpler reported that the number of vessels passing through the strait had previously stood at 26 the day before, highlighting the rapid contraction in maritime activity.
The sudden drop in transit volume underscores the fragility of global energy supply chains amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
As one of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoints, any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz immediately impacts global crude flows and freight rates.
The renewed closure adds to existing market anxiety regarding route security and potential supply bottlenecks, particularly as traders assess the durability of the interim peace agreement.