Over the past three weeks, US military forces have facilitated approximately 70 commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, circumventing an ongoing Iranian naval blockade.
Sources indicate that ship crews frequently deactivated transponders prior to entering the strait to maintain operational secrecy. In some cases, merchant ships maintained routes well outside Iran’s coastal area.
While officials have not disclosed specific vessel types or precise routing details, one source confirmed that at least one convoy avoided proximity to Iranian shores entirely.
Tidal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz continues to pose significant risks as diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran remain stalled in negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict.
