As discussions between the US and Iran progress, the comprehensive documented impact of Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz since late February is becoming clear: at least 17 commercial ships have incurred damages, 7 have been deserted, 2 have been taken over, 1 tugboat has been lost at sea, and 12 crew members are either deceased or unaccounted for. Iran deployed underwater explosives, imposed tolls of $1 million on each ship, and the IRGC conducted boardings. The US's maritime blockade of Iranian ports has created a 'dual blockade' since April 13. International shipping has faced significant interruptions, with energy exports halting since early March.
