Tehran, May 23: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has reported that 25 vessels crossed the Hormuz Strait within a 24-hour period from Friday to Saturday.
According to the semi-official Fars News Agency, the IRGC stated that these ships, which included oil tankers, container ships, and other commercial vessels, received coordination and permission from the IRGC Navy before making the crossing.
Earlier, the IRGC had mentioned that 35 ships passed through the strait between Thursday and Friday.
Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated over the Hormuz Strait. Iran imposed restrictions, prompting the U.S. to announce a blockade in response. Recently, Iran indicated it would implement a new system to collect fees from passing vessels. The current situation remains tense.
Following a joint airstrike by the U.S. and Israel on several cities, including Tehran, on February 28, tensions have persisted. The conflict lasted for 40 days, after which U.S. President Donald Trump declared a temporary ceasefire. Negotiations for a permanent truce are ongoing through mediators.
Meanwhile, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a suspicious incident near Socotra Island in Yemen on Saturday. According to the agency, a small boat with five individuals approached a tanker carrying petroleum products.
Reports indicate that the small boat came within 100 meters of the tanker, prompting the armed security team aboard to take action, after which the boat changed course. This incident occurred approximately 370 kilometers west of Socotra Island, a crucial maritime area situated between the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden, through which many large oil and commercial vessels pass.
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