Turkey monitoring 7 of 9 ships in Strait of Hormuz, minister says

Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu has provided an update on the situation of Turkish vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that seven out of nine Turkish-owned ships in the strategic waterway have requested to leave. The minister made these remarks in an interview with Anadolu Agency, addressing current regional and national issues.

Uraloğlu also confirmed that all Turkish aircraft have been evacuated from the Middle East and Gulf region. He noted that air traffic remains open to all Gulf countries, with the exception of Iran. This statement comes amid heightened regional tensions, particularly concerning maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies.

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Seven of the 9 Turkish-owned ships in the Strait of Hormuz have a request to leave, and we are following them. We have no remaining aircraft in the Middle East or the Gulf.

In addition to maritime and aviation matters, Uraloğlu announced the upcoming inauguration of a military airport in Etimesgut, Ankara. The facility, which has undergone extensive modernization, is scheduled to open on June 15, with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expected to attend the ceremony. The minister highlighted the airport's new terminal, signaling a significant upgrade to the facility.

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We are making the Etimesgut military airport in Ankara from scratch with its modern terminal, and we will open it on June 15 with our President.