Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has collapsed to its lowest level in more than two months, with ship-tracking data showing just one vessel crossing the waterway on Thursday.
The figure marks the lowest daily count since May 7, highlighting the severe disruption to commercial shipping in the region.
The near-standstill in tanker movements comes as geopolitical risks continue to weigh on global energy flows.
Multiple wire services, including Channel NewsAsia and New Straits Times, have reported on the declining transit numbers, confirming the trend of reduced activity in the strategic chokepoint.
This development follows a period of heightened tension in the Middle East, with previous reports indicating that oil tanker traffic had effectively ground to a halt.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical artery for global oil supplies, and any sustained reduction in traffic poses significant risks to energy markets and supply chains.