Nearly 90 Ships Cross Strait Of Hormuz As Iran Exports Millions Of Barrels Of Oil Despite War

About 90 ships, including oil tankers, have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outset of the war with Iran, with the country continuing to export millions of barrels of oil despite the waterway being effectively closed, according to new data.

16 Mar, 13:33 — 18 Mar, 08:13

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Why this matters

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, with a significant portion of the world's seaborne oil passing through it daily. Continued transit and Iran's oil exports despite ongoing conflict highlight the complex geopolitical dynamics and the economic imperative to maintain this route, even as military actions escalate and regional tensions rise.

The Story

What 20 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Approximately 90 ships, including oil tankers, have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the war with Iran began.
Iran is continuing to export millions of barrels of oil despite the ongoing conflict.
The US military has struck Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz.

Key claims5 agreed · 1 unverified

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Approximately 90 ships, including oil tankers, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since the war began.

agreed·n1-serbiandtvYahooAP

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Iran is exporting millions of barrels of oil despite the war.

agreed·ndtvYahooAP

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The US military struck Iranian missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz.

agreed·DWfaztagesschauukrainska-pravda

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The US used 5,000-pound bunker-buster bombs in strikes against Iranian missile facilities.

agreed·tagesschauukrainska-pravda

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Israel has bombed central Beirut, killing at least six people.

agreed·DWfaz

Iran warns that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status.

unverified·aktuality-sk

Where they diverge

European involvement in the conflict

cnbc

European countries are reluctant to join the US and Israel, viewing the conflict as a choice rather than a necessity.

aktuality-sk

Iran warns the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war state, indicating a permanent shift in regional dynamics.

Israel's stance on Iranian protests

jerusalem-post

Israeli officials believe Iranian protesters will be 'slaughtered' despite public encouragement for an uprising.

index-hr

A leaked dispatch reveals Israel privately doubts the success of Iranian protests it publicly encourages, expecting a regime crackdown.

Coverage gaps

China's announcement of humanitarian aid to Middle Eastern countries affected by the conflict

ReportednewsbeastJakarta Post

MissingDWn1-serbiacnbc+15

Asian governments scrambling to secure Russian oil due to the conflict's impact on the Strait of Hormuz

Reportednikkei-asia

MissingDWn1-serbiacnbc+16

The Philippines implementing fuel subsidies to cushion the impact of the US-Iran war

Reportedinquirer

MissingDWn1-serbiacnbc+16

Coverage matrix(20 sources)

1–10 of 20

	AP	cnbc	tagesschau	ukrainska-pravda	faz	DW	n1-serbia	nikkei-asia	index-hr	hvg
European involvement in the conflict
Israel's stance on Iranian protests
China's announcement of humanitarian aid to Middle Eastern countries affected by the conflict
Asian governments scrambling to secure Russian oil due to the conflict's impact on the Strait of Hormuz
The Philippines implementing fuel subsidies to cushion the impact of the US-Iran war

Covered Divergent Not mentioned

The Story

Analyzing sources…

Source Diversity

Excellent (84/100)

20 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 3/5 buckets covered17/33

Far L

Left11

Left (11)

DWn1-serbiacnbcndtvYahooukrainska-pravdaindex-hrnewsbeast+3 more

Center7

Center (7)

aktuality-skdaily-mirror-lkAPtagesschaunikkei-asiaexpress-tribuneJakarta Post

Right2

Right (2)

fazjerusalem-post

Far R

Geographic diversity— 15 regions34/34

Germany3US3India2Serbia1Slovakia1Sri Lanka1Japan1Pakistan1Ukraine1Israel1Croatia1Greece1Hungary1Indonesia1Philippines1

Political spectrum

LeftCenterRight

n1-serbia

ndtv

index-hr

newsbeast

hvg

cnbc

yahoo

ukrainska-pravda

inquirer

indian-express

aktuality-sk

daily-mirror-lk

tagesschau

nikkei-asia

express-tribune

jakarta-post

faz

jerusalem-post

Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyToneFactuality

n1-serbiacenter-leftcenter-leftneutral—Reports on ship traffic, war's beginning

ndtvcenter-leftcenter-leftneutralMostly FactualEmphasizes Iran's oil exports despite war

index-hrcenter-leftcenter-leftanalytical—Reports leaked Israeli dispatch, protest concerns

newsbeastcenter-leftcenter-leftneutral—Reports China's humanitarian aid to Mideast

hvgcenter-leftcenter-leftanalytical—Focuses on energy crisis, Asian measures

DWcentercenter-lefturgentHighFocus on humanitarian impact, US strikes

cnbccentercenter-leftanalyticalMostly FactualHighlights European reluctance, war of choice

Yahoocentercenter-leftneutralMostly FactualReports ship crossings, Iran's oil exports

ukrainska-pravdacentercenter-leftneutral—Details US strikes, bunker-buster bombs

inquirercentercenter-leftneutralMostly FactualReports Philippine fuel subsidies, war impact

indian-expresscentercenter-leftanalyticalMostly FactualFocuses on energy crisis, distant impact

aktuality-skcentercenteralarmist—Reports Iran's warnings, oil price impact

daily-mirror-lkcentercenterneutralMixedFocuses on Iran allowing more ships

APcentercenterneutralVery HighNeutral reporting on ship traffic, oil exports

tagesschaucentercenterurgentVery HighReports US bunker-buster use, Iran's attacks

nikkei-asiacentercenteranalyticalHighFocuses on Asian scramble for Russian oil

express-tribunecentercenteralarmistMostly FactualReports flight cancellations, conflict escalation

Jakarta PostcentercenterneutralMostly FactualReports China's humanitarian aid to Mideast

fazcentercenter-righturgent—Reports Israel's actions, US bunker-busters

jerusalem-postcenter-rightrightcautiousMostly FactualReports Israeli officials' view on Iranian protests

Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage generally leans center-left, with a focus on the humanitarian and economic impacts of the conflict, while also reporting on military actions and diplomatic tensions.

Sources

Showing 13 of 20 sources

APVery High2d ago

About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war - AP News

About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war AP News

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cnbcMostly Factual2d ago

France ready to help U.S. secure Strait of Hormuz — but not while ships are under attack

European countries are reluctant to get involved in the U.S. and Israel's conflict with Iran, seeing it as a war of choice rather than necessity.

Read full article →

ukrainska-pravda2d ago

US strikes Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz

US forces struck Iranian missile facilities near the Strait of Hormuz using 5,000-pound bunker-buster bombs, according to US Central Command.

By Olha Hlushchenko

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DWHigh2d ago

Iran: Israel hits Beirut as US strikes Hormuz missile sites

Israel has bombed central Beirut, killing at least six people, and the US military has said it struck Iranian missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil route. Follow DW.

Read full article →

nikkei-asiaHigh2d ago

Asian governments scramble to secure Russian oil - Nikkei Asia

Asian governments scramble to secure Russian oil Nikkei Asia

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YahooMostly Factual2d ago

About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war

Read full article →

indian-expressMostly Factual3d ago

The war is making it harder to keep the lights on, 2,000 miles away

Read full article →

ndtvMostly Factual2d ago

Nearly 90 Ships Cross Strait Of Hormuz As Iran Exports Millions Of Barrels Of Oil Despite War

About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outset of the war with Iran and it is still exporting millions of barrels of oil at a time when the waterway has been effectively closed, data shows.

Read full article →

jerusalem-postMostly Factual2d ago

Despite pushing uprising, Israeli officials believe Iranian protesters will be slaughtered - report

Israeli officials believe that protesters who returned to the streets in large numbers would “will get slaughtered” by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other security forces.

Read full article →

Jakarta PostMostly Factual3d ago

China says to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran, Mideast nations - The Jakarta Post

China says to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran, Mideast nations The Jakarta Post

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inquirerMostly Factual3d ago

Marcos cites fuel subsidies among steps to cushion US-Iran war impact

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. lays out the government’s steps to cushion the impact of the Middle East conflict, including the implementation of fuel subsidies to public utility drivers, farmers, and fisherfolk. In a video message on Monday, President Marcos also called on local government units to refrain from charging “pass thru

By mareyes

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express-tribuneMostly Factual2d ago

Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates

Key Middle East hubs shut, carriers cancel or scale back operations

By Reuters

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daily-mirror-lkMixed2d ago

Iran allowing more ships through Strait of Hormuz, data suggest - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Iran allowing more ships through Strait of Hormuz, data suggest Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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Coverage Timeline

First report: indian-express · 16 Mar, 13:33|Full coverage: 20 · 1d 19h|Window: 1d 19h

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

indian-express16 Mar, 13:33First to report

The war is making it harder to keep the lights on, 2,000 miles away

8h later

inquirer16 Mar, 21:55

Marcos cites fuel subsidies among steps to cushion US-Iran war impact

11h later

Jakarta Post17 Mar, 09:01

China says to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran, Mideast nations - The Jakarta Post

hvg17 Mar, 09:49

Extra szünnap, benzinkorlátozás, öltönytilalom: így küzd Ázsia az energiaválsággal

2h later

newsbeast17 Mar, 11:56

Πόλεμος στη Μέση Ανατολή: Η Κίνα ανακοίνωσε την αποστολή ανθρωπιστικής βοήθειας σε τέσσερις χώρες

4h later

index-hr17 Mar, 15:41

The Washington Post: Izrael poziva Irance na pobunu iako očekuje da će biti ubijeni

4h later

jerusalem-post17 Mar, 19:42

Despite pushing uprising, Israeli officials believe Iranian protesters will be slaughtered - report

4h later

ukrainska-pravda17 Mar, 23:50

US strikes Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz

express-tribune18 Mar, 00:47

Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates

4h later

nikkei-asia18 Mar, 04:47

Asian governments scramble to secure Russian oil - Nikkei Asia

tagesschau18 Mar, 05:02

Iran-Liveblog: ++ USA setzen bunkerbrechende Bomben ein ++

AP18 Mar, 05:08

About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war - AP News

Yahoo18 Mar, 05:08

About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war

faz18 Mar, 05:27

Liveblog Irankrieg: Israel greift Zentrum von Beirut an – USA setzen Bunkerbrecher an Straße von Hormus ein

ndtv18 Mar, 05:29

Nearly 90 Ships Cross Strait Of Hormuz As Iran Exports Millions Of Barrels Of Oil Despite War

daily-mirror-lk18 Mar, 05:55

Iran allowing more ships through Strait of Hormuz, data suggest - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

aktuality-sk18 Mar, 06:07

Irán varuje pred trvalou zmenou v Hormuzskom prielive. Konflikt na Blízkom východe sa podľa Teheránu nekončí

1h later

cnbc18 Mar, 07:27

France ready to help U.S. secure Strait of Hormuz — but not while ships are under attack

n1-serbia18 Mar, 07:38

Trgovinske i pomorske kompanije: Od početka rata u Iranu oko 90 brodova prošlo kroz Ormuski moreuz

DW18 Mar, 08:13Latest update

Iran: Israel hits Beirut as US strikes Hormuz missile sites

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from general impacts of the conflict to specific military actions around the Strait of Hormuz and its continued, albeit precarious, function as a vital oil route, alongside Iran's warnings of lasting changes.

Initial Reports of Conflict ImpactMarch 16-17

Early reports focus on the broader impact of the Middle East conflict, including flight cancellations and energy crisis measures in Asia.

US Strikes and Strait ActivityMarch 17 evening - March 18 morning

Reports emerge about US strikes on Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz, alongside data indicating continued high ship traffic and Iranian oil exports.

Escalation and WarningsMarch 18 morning

Further escalation is reported with Israeli strikes in Beirut and Iran's warnings about the permanent change in the Strait's status.

Key entities

IranExporting oil, target of US strikes, issuing warnings United StatesStruck Iranian missile sites IsraelAttacked Beirut, involved in conflict with Iran Strait of HormuzCrucial oil route, site of military action ChinaProviding humanitarian aid to Mideast nations

Nearly 90 Ships Cross Strait Of Hormuz As Iran Exports Millions Of Barrels Of Oil Despite War

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims5 agreed · 1 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

Coverage matrix(20 sources)

The Story

Source Diversity

Source Diversity

Political spectrum

Sources

About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war - AP News

France ready to help U.S. secure Strait of Hormuz — but not while ships are under attack

US strikes Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz

Iran: Israel hits Beirut as US strikes Hormuz missile sites

Asian governments scramble to secure Russian oil - Nikkei Asia

About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war

The war is making it harder to keep the lights on, 2,000 miles away

Nearly 90 Ships Cross Strait Of Hormuz As Iran Exports Millions Of Barrels Of Oil Despite War

Despite pushing uprising, Israeli officials believe Iranian protesters will be slaughtered - report

China says to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran, Mideast nations - The Jakarta Post

Marcos cites fuel subsidies among steps to cushion US-Iran war impact

Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates

Iran allowing more ships through Strait of Hormuz, data suggest - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Coverage Timeline

The war is making it harder to keep the lights on, 2,000 miles away

Marcos cites fuel subsidies among steps to cushion US-Iran war impact

China says to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran, Mideast nations - The Jakarta Post

Extra szünnap, benzinkorlátozás, öltönytilalom: így küzd Ázsia az energiaválsággal

Πόλεμος στη Μέση Ανατολή: Η Κίνα ανακοίνωσε την αποστολή ανθρωπιστικής βοήθειας σε τέσσερις χώρες

The Washington Post: Izrael poziva Irance na pobunu iako očekuje da će biti ubijeni

Despite pushing uprising, Israeli officials believe Iranian protesters will be slaughtered - report

US strikes Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz

Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates

Asian governments scramble to secure Russian oil - Nikkei Asia

Iran-Liveblog: ++ USA setzen bunkerbrechende Bomben ein ++

About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war - AP News

About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war

Liveblog Irankrieg: Israel greift Zentrum von Beirut an – USA setzen Bunkerbrecher an Straße von Hormus ein

Nearly 90 Ships Cross Strait Of Hormuz As Iran Exports Millions Of Barrels Of Oil Despite War

Iran allowing more ships through Strait of Hormuz, data suggest - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Irán varuje pred trvalou zmenou v Hormuzskom prielive. Konflikt na Blízkom východe sa podľa Teheránu nekončí

France ready to help U.S. secure Strait of Hormuz — but not while ships are under attack

Trgovinske i pomorske kompanije: Od početka rata u Iranu oko 90 brodova prošlo kroz Ormuski moreuz

Iran: Israel hits Beirut as US strikes Hormuz missile sites

Story evolution

Key entities

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Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims5 agreed · 1 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

Coverage matrix(20 sources)

Political spectrum

Story evolution

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