English Maritime Analysis Company: The daily traffic volume through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to 3 ships.

The maritime analysis company Ward released a report on the 20th, stating that on the 19th, only three ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz, setting a new recent record low. The report stated that on the 19th, one cargo ship entered the strait, one oil tanker and one cargo ship left the strait, a decrease of 32 ships compared to the previous day, showing a cliff-like drop, reflecting the "continuing deterrent effect" of the ship attacks on the 18th. According to British media citing shipping data on the 20th, shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has "almost completely stalled". Ward's report also documented four ships being attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on the 18th, with no casualties reported. According to the official website of the International Maritime Organization, as of the 20th, 25 ship attacks have been confirmed in the relevant area, resulting in 10 deaths of sailors. A spokesman for the International Maritime Organization said on the 20th that the situation in the waters near the Strait of Hormuz remained volatile, and ships in the vicinity should maintain a "highest level of alertness" and not take any risks without security guarantees. Iran stated on the 18th that due to the repeated violations of commitments by the United States, Iran has resumed control of the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command stated on the 19th that the US military fired at an Iranian cargo ship attempting to break the blockade and sail to the port of Abbas in Iran, disabling its propulsion and eventually seizing control of the ship with US Navy Marines.