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Hormuz open for ships not bound for Iran, US Navy ensuring transit: White House
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Hormuz open for ships not bound for Iran, US Navy ensuring transit: White House

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • The White House confirmed the Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial vessels not destined for Iranian ports.
  • A US naval blockade is in place, targeting only ships entering or leaving Iranian ports due to Iran's non-compliance with agreements.
  • The US Navy has deployed significant military assets to enforce the blockade and ensure maritime traffic flow.

The Strait of Hormuz remains accessible to commercial vessels not traveling to or from Iranian ports, the White House announced Thursday, as the U.S. Navy enforces a blockade targeting Iran.

We know that there is a blockade of ships directed by the President for ships entering and departing Iranian ports only. This has been fully implemented and is in full force. This blockade was reimposed due to Iran's inability to honor its agreement with the United States of America.

— Karoline LeavittThe White House Press Secretary explained the scope and reason for the blockade on ships related to Iran.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that the blockade, reimposed due to Iran's failure to honor agreements, specifically applies to vessels entering or departing Iranian ports. "This blockade was reimposed due to Iran's inability to honor its agreement with the United States of America," Leavitt stated.

More than 10,000 U.S. sailors, Marines, and airmen, along with two aircraft carriers and more than 20 warships and dozens of aircraft, are executing the blockade mission as we speak.

— Karoline LeavittLeavitt described the significant U.S. military deployment enforcing the blockade in the region.

Leavitt detailed the substantial U.S. military presence in the region, comprising over 10,000 sailors, Marines, and airmen, two aircraft carriers, more than 20 warships, and numerous aircraft, all engaged in enforcing the blockade. During the initial 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) redirected two compliant commercial vessels and disabled one that did not adhere to the blockade rules.

During the first 24 hours of the blockade, U.S. CENTCOM has redirected two compliant commercial vessels and disabled one non-compliant vessel.

— Karoline LeavittLeavitt reported on the initial actions taken by CENTCOM to enforce the blockade.

"The strait is open for ships that are not travelling to and from Iranian ports specifically, and the U.S. Navy is there to ensure that can take place," Leavitt emphasized. CENTCOM had previously announced the resumption of naval operations targeting vessels connected to Iranian ports, citing ongoing efforts to curb Iranian capabilities used against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

The strait is open for ships that are not travelling to and from Iranian ports specifically, and the U.S. Navy is there to ensure that can take place.

— Karoline LeavittLeavitt reassured that maritime traffic not related to Iranian ports remains open through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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