Before the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, which began on 28 February 2026, the Strait of Hormuz was OPEN TO ALL NATIONS with no blanket restrictions based on flag or nationality.
138 vessels per day transited it, carrying about 20% of global oil and significant LNG.
As of early April, the Strait is CLOSED or heavily restricted to the enemies of the United States and Israel, and to supporters of their aggression.
OPEN or allowed with coordination or agreements: Ships flagged to or from 'friendly' or neutral countries that have negotiated safe passage with Iran. Examples include China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Iraq, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Turkey. Some European nations, such as France and Japan, have had limited transits or are negotiating.
Tucker Carlson was a cheerleader and influencer who helped Donald Trump get elected in 2024. He has since changed his stance. He and Donald Trump have had a major public falling out. As of April, he has called the war absolutely disgusting and evil, criticised Trump's threats – including profane Easter posts threatening Iranian infrastructure and civilians – accused the policy of betraying 'America First' isolationism, and even suggested that military or White House staff should disobey orders involving potential war crimes or escalation. He has framed it as Trump betraying his base and the end of American global dominance.
138 vessels per day transited it, carrying about 20% of global oil and significant LNG.
As of early April, the Strait is CLOSED or heavily restricted to the enemies of the United States and Israel, and to supporters of their aggression.
OPEN or allowed with coordination or agreements: Ships flagged to or from 'friendly' or neutral countries that have negotiated safe passage with Iran. Examples include China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Iraq, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Turkey. Some European nations, such as France and Japan, have had limited transits or are negotiating.
Tucker Carlson was a cheerleader and influencer who helped Donald Trump get elected in 2024. He has since changed his stance. He and Donald Trump have had a major public falling out. As of April, he has called the war absolutely disgusting and evil, criticised Trump's threats – including profane Easter posts threatening Iranian infrastructure and civilians – accused the policy of betraying 'America First' isolationism, and even suggested that military or White House staff should disobey orders involving potential war crimes or escalation. He has framed it as Trump betraying his base and the end of American global dominance.
