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Iran Coordinates Passage of 35 Vessels Through Strait of Hormuz with IRGC Navy
On May 22, 2026, 35 commercial vessels, including oil tankers and container ships, passed through the Strait of Hormuz under coordination with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy. The movement was reported by multiple international news outlets, with Iran asserting the vessels had permission to transit the strategic waterway.
According to reports from IRNA, TASS, WION, and Middle East Eye, 35 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with the IRGC Navy on May 22, 2026. The vessels included oil tankers and container ships, as noted by TASS. The timing of the transit, within a 24-hour window, aligns with statements from Iranian state media. No immediate military confrontation or incident was reported, though the movement of such a large number of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil trade, has raised concerns among regional and international observers.
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IndependentWIONMay 22, 04:22 PM
IRGC Navy coordinates passage of 35 ships through Strait of Hormuz - WIONIRGC Navy coordinates passage of 35 ships through Strait of Hormuz WION
StateIRNAMay 22, 03:50 PM
35 more vessels passed through Strait of Hormuz in coordination with IRGC Navy - IRNA English35 more vessels passed through Strait of Hormuz in coordination with IRGC Navy IRNA English
IndependentMiddle East EyeMay 22, 03:12 PM
Iran says 35 ships passed Hormuz with permission in last 24 hours - Middle East EyeIran says 35 ships passed Hormuz with permission in last 24 hours Middle East Eye
StateTASSMay 22, 01:59 PM
Over past 24 hours 35 commercial vessels pass through Strait of Hormuz — IRGCThe vessels include oil tankers, as well as container ships