Iran allows select ships through Strait of Hormuz as blockade targets US and allies

Iran is operating a selective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, permitting vessels from allied nations to navigate the waterway while barring ships linked to the United States, Israel and European countries, according to maritime tracking data released on March 17. Tehran shut down the passage following US Israeli military strikes on Iran on February 28, cutting off access to around one fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. However, the Islamic Republic has begun granting

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Iran allows select ships through Strait of Hormuz as blockade targets US and allies

Iran is operating a selective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, permitting vessels from allied nations to navigate the waterway while barring ships linked to the United States, Israel and European countries, according to maritime tracking data released on March 17. Tehran shut down the passage following US Israeli military strikes on Iran on February 28, cutting off access to around one fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. However, the Islamic Republic has begun granting

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