IsStraitOpen.com is an independent, publicly accessible status tracker for the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman that serves as the world's most critical energy shipping chokepoint.
The site was created in March 2026 in response to the escalating crisis following US and Israeli military strikes on Iran and Iran's subsequent declaration of closure of the strait to commercial shipping. Our goal is simple: give anyone in the world a fast, clear, no-nonsense answer to the question everyone is asking.
IsStraitOpen.com is an independently operated website run by a private individual with no affiliation to any government, military, intelligence agency, energy company, financial institution, or political organisation.
The site was built as a public interest resource to help people — from everyday consumers concerned about fuel prices to analysts, journalists, and logistics professionals — access clear, consolidated information about the strait's status and its economic impact.
The open/closed status displayed on this site is determined by aggregating and reviewing publicly available reporting from credible international news organisations and official bodies including:
We do not have access to classified intelligence, proprietary satellite data, or real-time AIS vessel tracking systems. Status updates reflect our best assessment based on publicly available information and are updated regularly.
IsStraitOpen.com is not a financial advisory service, a trading platform, or an official government resource. The information on this site should not be used as the sole basis for any financial, investment, logistics, or operational decision. Always consult authoritative primary sources and qualified professionals before acting on any information presented here. See our Terms of Use for full disclaimers.
We welcome corrections, feedback, and tip-offs about developments affecting the strait's status. If you believe the status displayed is inaccurate or have information from a credible source we should be aware of, please reach out via our Contact page.
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