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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 10-30 08:22 UTC

Core situation

Geopolitical tensions in and around the Strait of Hormuz have escalated sharply following reports of tanker mine strikes and a vessel on fire. As strike fears grow in the wake of U.S. midterms, relevant authorities and maritime agencies are heightening their security vigilance.

Military and diplomatic moves

Within the United States, reports surfaced regarding a shake-up among top defense planners, while President Trump downplayed Iran peace talks, raising the level of tension. Iran claimed that multiple tankers were struck by mines in the strait, and the UK maritime agency reported a vessel on fire, deepening concerns over a potential military clash.

Market reaction

Amid mounting geopolitical risks, WTI oil prices surpassed 103 dollars per barrel and Brent exceeded 112 dollars, reflecting market anxieties over energy supply disruptions. In the stock market, the S&P 500 and NASDAQ declined, while the VIX volatility index surged over 7 percent, clearly demonstrating heightened market nervousness.

Outlook and watch points

With the momentum for diplomatic engagement weakening and reports of actual physical incidents, risks to maritime transit are expected to persist in the near term. Future developments will depend heavily on monitoring potential further military actions by Iran, U.S. responses, and ongoing volatility trends in oil prices and global financial markets.

Hormuz Risk Index

84DANGER
Vessels: 6Brent: $112.4VIX: 18.5Geopolitical Tension: 26
Yesterday
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2M ago
69▲15

Weekly Average Transit

Strait Status

Blockade Level

Estimated

Active Vessels

6

7-day avg

Tankers

0

7-day avg

Containers

0

7-day avg

Dry Bulk

0

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

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7,720.39
NASDAQ-1.38%
26,184.72
S&P Fut.-1.04%
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NASDAQ Fut.-2.23%
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18.52
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647.84
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U.S. 10Y Yield-1.11%
4.99
Gold Fut.-1.15%
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USD Index-0.32%
101.72
Gasoline Fut.-2.01%
3.12
Heating Oil Fut.-2.29%
4.63

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