Shipping Data: Strait of Hormuz Commercial Vessels Conduct Collective Diversion, Avoiding Iranian Waters to Redirect Toward Oman Route

June 14: The latest ship-tracking data shows vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz are largely avoiding Iranian waters and opting instead for the Omani-side channel. Over the past 24 hours, no commercial ships have used the Iranian transit route, with all related shipping activity now concentrated in the Omani side’s traffic separation scheme. Analysts note that amid heightened regional security and geopolitical risks, shipping companies are proactively adjusting their routes to reduce potential hazards of sailing near Iranian waters, further shifting the traditional transit pattern toward the southern Omani side. U.S. President Trump posted on his personal social media platform at 12:45 a.m. today, stating that the Iran nuclear deal is scheduled to be signed tomorrow and the Strait of Hormuz will open immediately to all countries after the signing. He added that relations between the U.S. and Iran will be more positive than under previous administrations, and the agreement does not include any funds being paid to Iran. Trump also said that once the situation stabilizes, the U.S. will address nuclear material buried deep underground in Iran and destroy it via a dilution process, either in Iran or the U.S. He emphasized he hopes to build long-term cooperation with Iran and the entire Middle East, but if the deal does not move forward smoothly, the U.S. has a "last-resort alternative plan" and hopes it will never need to be used.