# Iran will allow no more than 15 vessels a day to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · NDTV Profit*

## Key points

- Iran will limit Strait of Hormuz transits to 15 vessels per day under the ceasefire.
- Vessel traffic has dropped from 140 ships daily to just a handful since February 28.
- Iran has announced alternative shipping routes due to risks from possible sea mines.
- Despite a two-week truce, shipping activity remains heavily constrained in the Strait.

**Countries:** Iran, United States, Oman

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