US Claims 10m Barrels Nightly in Hormuz—But Data Tells a Different Story

The U.S. administration has touted significant progress in securing tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, but independent data paints a more modest picture of the corridor’s effectiveness. Two American officials told Axios reporter Barak Ravid that between 15 and 20 tankers now transit a U.S.-defended “stealth” lane on the Omani side of the strait each night. According to the officials, this route facilitates the movement of approximately 10 million barrels of oil daily, covering both inbound and outbound traffic. The claims suggest a major achievement in countering Iranian influence…

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