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IRGC Claims 26 Ships Crossed Strait of Hormuz in Past 24 Hours

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that 26 ships, including oil tankers and container ships, passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours. The IRGC stated the movement was coordinated with Iran, asserting control over the strait despite a US blockade on Iranian ports. The event highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States.

According to the IRGC, 26 vessels, including oil tankers and container ships, transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours. The IRGC emphasized that the passage was coordinated with Iran, reinforcing its claim of control over the strategic waterway. The IRGC also stated that it maintains control despite the US blockade on Iran's ports. The IRGC's claim aligns with reports from multiple outlets, including Tass, Al Jazeera, Middle East Eye, Al Arabiya, and Xinhua. All sources confirmed the number of ships and the nature of the vessels. However, no independent verification of the coordination claim was provided by any of the sources. The event underscores the continued strategic significance of the Strait of Hormuz and the IRGC's role in asserting control over it. The US blockade on Iran's ports adds to the geopolitical complexity of the situation.