# Attacks on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Fall Sharply as Millions of Barrels Still Transit Daily

*Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 6:06 AM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Published**: 2026-08-30T06:06:01.461Z (4h ago)
**Category**: markets | **Region**: Middle East
**Importance**: 8/10
**Sources**: OSINT
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**Deck**: Only three incidents involving vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have been reported in the past two weeks, down from near-daily attacks a month ago, even as 15–16 million barrels of oil and products still pass through the chokepoint each day, according to figures cited by Bloomberg.

The number of reported attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz has dropped significantly over the past two weeks, easing immediate pressure on shipping while leaving a crucial energy corridor exposed to renewed risk.

Recent reporting notes that only three incidents involving ships transiting Hormuz have been recorded in the last two weeks. A month earlier, tankers were being hit almost daily, and sometimes more than once a day.

At the same time, an internal report by financial firm Goldman Sachs, cited by Bloomberg and by senior figures in the U.S. administration, estimates that around 15–16 million barrels per day of oil and oil products move through the strait. That is described as roughly two-thirds of the oil traffic through the waterway.

The combination of fewer recent incidents and continued high volumes means crews and shipping companies still face substantial exposure. A small number of attacks or seizures can affect sailor safety, insurance costs, and routing decisions, even if the overall tempo of incidents is lower than before.

For energy markets, the situation in Hormuz remains a key factor. Any disruption in a passage that carries such a share of global oil flows can quickly influence prices and supply expectations, even if the underlying causes are limited in time or scope.

The broader pattern of Iranian-linked pressure around Hormuz suggests that the level of risk can change rapidly in response to regional tensions. A period of fewer attacks does not rule out future spikes.

Signals to watch now include whether the number of incidents stays low or begins to rise again, any visible changes in naval deployments in and around the strait, and public statements that link maritime security to wider negotiations or disputes. A return to near-daily incidents or a high-profile attack on a major tanker would quickly change the balance of risk.