WSJ: Over 20 Commercial Ships Passed Through the Strait of Hormuz in the Last 24 Hours

BlockBeats News, April 15th, according to WSJ reports, two U.S. officials revealed that over 20 merchant ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours. Although the volume of commercial shipping remains only a small fraction of pre-war levels, vessel traffic in this key waterway has improved.

One official stated that in the past 24 hours, the ships crossing the strait included cargo ships entering and exiting the Persian Gulf, container ships, and oil tankers. To reduce the risk of Iranian attacks, some ships turned off their transponders during transit.

During wartime, due to the threat of Iranian attacks and mines, most ships were hesitant to navigate this narrow waterway. Currently, the U.S. is enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports. Ships not bound for Iranian ports are not subject to the blockade and are allowed free passage.