More than 20 commercial vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours despite a United States naval blockade targeting Iranian ports, according to reports citing US officials and maritime tracking data.
The blockade was ordered by US President Donald Trump after talks with Iran in Pakistan failed to make progress. It came into effect earlier this week and is focused on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) clarified that vessels sailing to and from non-Iranian destinations remain free to pass through the strategic waterway.
CENTCOM stated that US forces are supporting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz for vessels not linked to Iranian ports. It also confirmed that eight merchant ships complied with instructions and turned back, although no direct interceptions have been reported.
Despite these restrictions, ship-tracking data and official sources indicate that maritime movement has continued, albeit at reduced levels.
At the same time,
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