[109170] Maritime traffic updates in the Strait of Hormuz and political and military developments in the Middle East and Ukraine

Strait of Hormuz: Vessel traffic data

According to reports based on Kpler navigation data, 38 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the last 24 hours. According to the 'واحد العراق' channel, the 'الأردنية - أخبار الأردن الحقيقية' channel, and the 'اخبار الغד' channel, the traffic distribution included 7 ships in the Iranian lane and 16 ships in the Omani lane.

In parallel, Al Jazeera channel presented complementary data according to which 5 ships crossed the strait via the international passage, while 10 additional ships moved in an "undefined lane." The reporting sources, which are identified with regional news coverage in Arabic, emphasize the importance of monitoring shipping lanes in the Gulf.

Diplomatic and military arena: Russia, Pakistan, and Iran

In the international sector, the 'النبطية حاضرة جبل عامل' channel reported from the Kremlin that Russian forces carried out a "retaliatory strike" intended to damage military facilities of the Ukrainian army. The Kremlin emphasized that Russia "will continue to increase pressure on Kyiv to achieve its goals."

Additionally, the spokesperson for the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the country is coordinating with partners in Qatar to "facilitate American-Iranian negotiations." According to the spokesperson, following the round of talks held in Doha, an agreement was reached on continuing consultations toward setting a date for the next round.