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.
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.
14 ships passed through the Hormuz Strait on the previous Friday.
Hormuz Strait traffic drops to five vessels crossing per day over weekend.
Vessels crossing Strait of Hormuz drop to 5 per day over weekend.
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.
Iran prevented the unauthorized passage of about 30 ships through the Strait of Hormuz in a week.
30 vessels not let pass through Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s permit in past week.
Iranian Armed Forces Prevent 30 Ships from Illegally Crossing Strait of Hormuz.
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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 Al Arabiya English
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.
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.
Reports indicate a decrease in ship movement through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days.
Vessels crossing Strait of Hormuz drop to 5 per day over weekend bdnews24.com
Hormuz Strait traffic drops to five vessels crossing per day over weekend Middle East Eye
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.
30 vessels not let pass through Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s permit in past week tass.com
Iranian armed forces prevent 30 ships from illegally crossing Strait of Hormuz Saba News Agency