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Iran Blocks 30 Ships from Passing Through Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Iran Tensions

Iran prevented the unauthorized passage of 30 ships through the Strait of Hormuz in a week, citing security concerns. Ship traffic dropped to five vessels per day over the weekend, a sharp decline from 14 ships on the previous Friday. The move has disrupted global energy supply chains and heightened regional tensions.

Iranian authorities blocked 30 vessels from passing through the Strait of Hormuz without their permission, according to state media. The number of ships allowed through the strait dropped to five per day, down from 14 on the previous Friday, which included a massive 2-million-barrel crude oil tanker from Qatar. The Kepler Company reported a significant decline in traffic, citing heightened insecurity and caution among shipping companies.

Where Sources Diverge

The-daily-prothom-alo reports 14 ships passed through the Strait on the previous Friday, while other sources report a drop to 5 vessels per day over the weekend.

the-daily-prothom-alo

14 ships passed through the Hormuz Strait on the previous Friday.

middle-east-eye

Hormuz Strait traffic drops to five vessels crossing per day over weekend.

al-arabiya

Vessels crossing Strait of Hormuz drop to 5 per day over weekend.

bdnews24

Vessels crossing Strait of Hormuz drop to 5 per day over weekend.

The number of ships prevented by Iran varies between sources, with some reporting 30 ships and others not specifying the exact number.

bakinski-rabochi

Iran prevented the unauthorized passage of about 30 ships through the Strait of Hormuz in a week.

tass

30 vessels not let pass through Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s permit in past week.

saba-news-agency

Iranian Armed Forces Prevent 30 Ships from Illegally Crossing Strait of Hormuz.

Timelines

Sources

IndependentAl ArabiyaAug 31, 01:36 PM
Vessels crossing Strait of Hormuz drop to 5 per day over weekend - english.alarabiya.net

Vessels crossing Strait of Hormuz drop to 5 per day over weekend  english.alarabiya.net

IndependentAl ArabiyaAug 31, 01:36 PM
Vessels crossing Strait of Hormuz drop to 5 per day over weekend - Al Arabiya English

Vessels crossing Strait of Hormuz drop to 5 per day over weekend  Al Arabiya English

IndependentThe Daily Prothom AloAug 31, 10:20 AM
US-Iran Escalation, Only 5 Ships Pass Through Hormuz Daily

On the previous Friday, 14 ships passed through the Hormuz Strait. Among them was a massive crude oil tanker carrying 2 million barrels of unrefined Qatari crude oil.

WireIranian Labour News AgencyAug 31, 08:51 AM
Sharp Decline in Ship Traffic Through the Strait of Hormuz; Only 5 Ships Pass Daily

Data from the Kepler company shows that the traffic of ships carrying essential goods through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to just 5 vessels per day at the start of the week; a figure that reflects the intensification of insecurity and the heightened caution of shipping companies in one of the world's most important energy transit routes.

WireMehr News AgencyAug 31, 08:22 AM
Reduction in Ship Traffic Through the Strait of Hormuz

Reports indicate a decrease in ship movement through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days.

IndependentBdnews24Aug 31, 07:48 AM
Vessels crossing Strait of Hormuz drop to 5 per day over weekend - bdnews24.com

Vessels crossing Strait of Hormuz drop to 5 per day over weekend bdnews24.com

IndependentMiddle East EyeAug 31, 04:02 AM
Hormuz Strait traffic drops to five vessels crossing per day over weekend - Middle East Eye

Hormuz Strait traffic drops to five vessels crossing per day over weekend  Middle East Eye

IndependentBakinski RabochiAug 30, 07:22 PM
Mehr: Iran prevented the unauthorized passage of about 30 ships through the Strait of Hormuz in a week

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is conducted in a limited manner with the agreement of the Iranian side and upon payment of the corresponding fees.

StateTASSAug 30, 06:07 PM
30 vessels not let pass through Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s permit in past week - tass.com

30 vessels not let pass through Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s permit in past week  tass.com

WireSaba News AgencyAug 30, 05:54 PM
Iranian Armed Forces Prevent 30 Ships from Illegally Crossing Strait of Hormuz - Saba News Agency

Iranian armed forces prevent 30 ships from illegally crossing Strait of Hormuz Saba News Agency