At least 25 ships have passed through Strait of Hormuz: IRGC Navy

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The IRGC’s navy has said at least 25 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reports.

“In the past 24 hours, 25 ships, including oil tankers, container ships, and other commercial vessels, passed through the Strait of Hormuz after obtaining permission with the coordination and security of the IRGC Navy,” the IRGC said in a statement.

Only a handful of vessels can be seen crossing the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. —Reuters/File
Only a handful of vessels can be seen crossing the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. —Reuters/File

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