CNN quoted data from ship tracking agency Kepler on the 18th as reporting that in the past two weeks, more than 80% of ships have chosen the “Oman Channel” when crossing the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports, this means Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz is significantly weaker than it was a month or two ago.

CNN quoted data from ship tracking agency Kepler on the 18th as reporting that in the past two weeks, more than 80% of ships have chosen the “Oman Channel” when crossing the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports, this means Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz is significantly weaker than it was a month or two ago.