Strait of Hormuz · SHIPPING
9/10
Severity
Iran has restricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz to non-hostile vessels while excluding US-linked ships, amid a broader regional conflict involving Israel and Lebanon.
AI Reasoning
The restriction of transit through the Strait of Hormuz by Iran constitutes a major escalation in maritime security, directly threatening global energy supplies and international shipping, which warrants a near-maximum risk score.