2 ships cross Strait of Hormuz
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Cargo vessels and tanker transits through the Strait of Hormuz saw a minimal rise last week, despite Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s denial the waterway is facing a blockage. Shipping analysis Lloyd’s List reported Monday that recent transits still represent less than 10 percent of the average traffic.
The United States has turned away two vessels that were trying to pass the Strait of Hormuz, according to tracking data.
The destroyers were beginning mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. military would remain around Iran until a real agreement is reached and fully complied with.
U.S. Central Command said Wednesday that nine ships have obeyed orders from American forces while attempting to break a blockade of Iranian ports.