Satellite imagery shows heavy tanker traffic, 22 boats in Strait of Hormuz

Satellite images from September 19, 2026, show tankers moving in both directions in the Omani route and at least 22 boats concentrated in the Strait of Hormuz. The presence of numerous small boats amid heightened regional tensions suggests potential harassment or surveillance activity, though their exact nature remains unconfirmed. This indicates elevated maritime risk in a critical chokepoint for global oil transit.