US EditionTrackers Show Iran Vets Friendly Ships for Hormuz Passage
Iran is permitting passage only to selected vessels from friendly nations amid ongoing regional conflict, with at least five ships transiting the Strait recently, analysts said.
- Iran's forces have been selecting ships from friendly countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, with Windward reporting at least five vessels exited via Iranian waters on March 15 and 16.
- Amid the closure, several countries have opened talks with Tehran to secure passage while the US urges allies to provide military protection, after US-Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026.
- Two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tankers reached ports after crossing, and MarineTraffic reported at least four ships exited via the Larak–Qeshm Channel over the previous two days.
- The Strait of Hormuz normally carries a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas, so the closure disrupts energy flows and deadly hits have been reported on vessels, raising safety concerns.
- Data trackers indicated that Iran is selecting ships from friendly countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, and analysts said the routing could be used to verify vessel ownership and cargo.
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Iran maintains its threat in the Strait of Hormuz despite opening passage to some vessels from non-combatant countries
Iran has begun allowing certain ships to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz at its discretion, aware that its main asset in the war against the United States and Israel is control of the waterway through which 20% of the world’s hydrocarbons reach international markets. These are mostly oil tankers and cargo ships heading to Asian countries such as China, India, and Pakistan, and freighters bound for or having already docked in countrie…
Iran allowing more ships through Strait of Hormuz, including Indian, data shows
At least eight ships, including Indian vessels, are transiting through the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has granted passage to more vessels. Data shows that Iran has allowed ships of selected countries to pass while continuing to block up to 97% of the traffic.
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Iran vets friendly ships for Hormuz passage: trackers
Iran is selecting ships from friendly countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade waterway cut off by the Middle East war, data trackers indicated Tuesday.
The Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is not complete. A select number of ships, often from friendly nations, are allowed to pass through. Who will get the green light and dare to take the risk?
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