Iran stated that 23 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz under Tehran's "security protection" over the past 24 hours. At the same time, Iranian authorities warned that ships from "hostile countries" are prohibited from using this strategic maritime route. This was reported by CNN with reference to Iranian state media, according to UNN.
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The Mehr News Agency reported that oil tankers, container ships, and other commercial vessels passed through the strait "after receiving permission and under the protection of the IRGC Navy." However, it is currently impossible to independently verify this information, as most vessels in the strait area turn off their AIS transponders, which transmit data about their location.
Tehran tightens control over the strait
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that the Persian Gulf "belongs to the Muslim countries of the region" and called the U.S. military presence the "main cause of instability." Earlier, state broadcaster IRIB reported that ships from "hostile countries" are prohibited from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
At the same time, Iran expressed readiness to continue cooperation only with states that adhere to the "Iranian order." Against this backdrop, despite negotiations regarding a possible deal between the U.S. and Iran, Tehran seeks to maintain tighter control over the strait than existed before the conflict began.
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