[SMM Iron & Steel] Strait of Hormuz locked down

Published: Mar 2, 2026 10:20

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On the evening of 28th February, Iran announced a prohibition on all maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, effectively closing the waterway.

According to multiple shipowners, a radio warning regarding the closure was issued by the Iranian military on the 28th. Following this escalation, a number of smaller tankers have reportedly altered their course to exit the strait, whilst others approaching the area have halted at the entrance to the waterway to assess the developing situation.

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