Dozens of Ships Await Iran’s Authorization to Transit Strait of Hormuz

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Al Mayadeen network correspondent reported from the Strait of Hormuz that dozens of ships and oil tankers are stationed within the strategic waterway, awaiting authorization from the naval forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for transit. The correspondent indicated that ongoing negotiations between Iran and Oman will lead to the cancellation of the southern route, requiring all oil tankers to coordinate with the IRGC Navy. The majority of vessels have utilized Iran’s route during their passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Recently, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that only 151 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz in a seven-day period, encompassing both arrivals and departures. Since the commencement of hostilities by the United States against Iran on February 28, 56 reports of damages to ships in the Strait of Hormuz and its adjacent waters have been recorded, excluding two recent attacks.

The report highlights that the southern corridor of the Strait of Hormuz, along the coast of Oman, which the United States has presented as a temporary alternative passage, continues to be the most perilous route. Of the 18 incidents of projectile attacks reported by the UKMTO since July 6, 16 occurred along this path. Notably, in line with statements from Iranian officials, no transits have been recorded for vessels flying the American flag. The most prevalent type of vessel transiting the strait were oil tankers carrying refined petroleum products.