Iran Claims ~30 Vessels Crossed Strait of Hormuz With Its Permission Since Wednesday
Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported that approximately 30 vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz with Tehran's permission since Wednesday evening. The crossings were confirmed in statements carried by state media. The development comes amid heightened tensions in the region.
thehindu.comIran's Revolutionary Guards said about 30 vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz with Tehran's permission since Wednesday evening, according to state media.
@DeItaone reported the details from Iran's Revolutionary Guards. The crossings occurred with Tehran's permission. The same statements confirmed both the number of vessels and the authorization granted by Iranian authorities.
State media carried the announcement from Iran's Revolutionary Guards without providing names of the vessels or their destinations. The timing covers the period from Wednesday evening through Thursday, as reported Thursday by @DeItaone. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most critical chokepoints for global oil transport.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have maintained oversight of maritime activity in the area, according to the statements compiled by @DeItaone.
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