# How much oil is passing through the Strait of Hormuz? Data clashes with US claims

https://mins.news/en/item/44030

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-03 15:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/3/how-much-oil-is-going-through-hormuz-how-data-doesnt-match-us-claims?traffic_source=rss

> Donald Trump says the US is helping about 30 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz each day, while vessel-tracking data indicates far fewer are making the passage. Washington says the waterway is open and carrying millions of barrels of oil, but Iran insists it controls the strait and allows only pre-approved vessels through, warning others could be targeted.

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