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Hormuz Strait Real-Time Monitor

Key information is gathered in one place so you can assess the strait situation at a glance.

Situation Summary

AI SummaryUpdated 09-21 23:22 UTC

Core situation

As Iran's top diplomat arrives in New York for the UN General Assembly, U.S. President Trump has been communicating via social media, comparing current oil and price levels with those of his previous administration. However, no major announcements indicating a direct military clash or imminent war between the U.S. and Iran have been confirmed over the past 24 hours.

Military and diplomatic moves

The visit of Iran's high-ranking diplomat to the UN General Assembly opens up possibilities for diplomatic engagement on the international stage, though no official announcements regarding the resumption of direct U.S.-Iran negotiations or major compromises have been made yet. Concurrently, regional conflicts remain entangled, highlighted by the resumption of fighting between Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, alongside the Iraqi prime minister's pledge to disarm Iran-backed militias.

Market reaction

WTI crude stands at $94.63 per barrel and Brent crude at $98.13 per barrel, maintaining elevated levels, while the U.S. national average for gasoline remains at $4.319 per gallon, reflecting persistent energy cost pressures. Conversely, the S&P 500 rose by 1.49% and the NASDAQ by 2.26%, while the volatility index VIX remained subdued at 14.87, indicating that equity markets are sustaining an overall upward trend and stable investor sentiment.

Outlook and watch points

The diplomatic activities of Iranian officials and international mediation efforts on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly could serve as a turning point for future bilateral relations, making it essential to closely watch diplomatic statements and potential follow-up meetings. Additionally, ongoing monitoring is required to determine whether proxy conflicts in regions like Yemen and Iraq might spill over into security instability around the Strait of Hormuz, and to assess the broader economic fallout of sustained high oil prices.

Hormuz Risk Index

66WARNING
Vessels: 5Brent: $98.1VIX: 14.9Geopolitical Tension: 17
Yesterday
66
2D ago
68▼2
1W ago
81▼15
2W ago
75▼9
1M ago
67▼1
2M ago
85▼19

Weekly Average Transit

Strait Status

Blockade Level

Confirmed

Active Vessels

5

7-day avg

Tankers

1

7-day avg

Containers

0

7-day avg

Dry Bulk

2

7-day avg

General Cargo

1

7-day avg

Inland Entry

0

24h AIS estimate

Offshore Exit

0

24h AIS estimate

Strait Map

Live AIS

Transit Flow (90 days)

Oil Prices (Real-time)

U.S. Gasoline Prices

Market Snapshot

S&P 500+1.49%
7,764.70
NASDAQ+2.26%
27,122.09
S&P Fut.+2.32%
7,835.00
NASDAQ Fut.+4.15%
30,843.50
VIX+0.41%
14.87
KOSPI+2.66%
6,894.23
KOSDAQ+0.60%
827.12
STOXX Europe 600-1.11%
635.45
Nikkei 225+1.38%
65,018.95
Hang Seng+0.60%
24,750.78
Shanghai Comp.+0.97%
3,949.91
U.S. 10Y Yield-0.70%
4.96
Gold Fut.-0.60%
4,398.30
USD Index+0.20%
100.43
Gasoline Fut.-9.71%
3.19
Heating Oil Fut.-6.91%
4.71

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