Iran claims it coordinated passage of 26 vessels out of Hormuz in 24 hours
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the coordination of 26 vessels through the Strait of Hormuz in a 24-hour period. This comes amid stalled negotiations between the U.S. and Iran regarding maritime traffic and ongoing tensions following a blockade on Iranian ports. The situation has raised concerns about global energy markets and potential food price crises due to disruptions in agrifood systems.
- ▪The IRGC claims to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz despite U.S. blockades.
- ▪Iran coordinated the passage of 26 vessels through the strait in the last 24 hours.
- ▪The U.N. warns that the blockade could lead to a severe global food price crisis within six to twelve months.
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News|US-Israel war on IranIran claims it coordinated passage of 26 vessels out of Hormuz in 24 hoursThe IRGC claims to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz despite the US blockade on Iran’s ports.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoVessels navigate the Strait of Hormuz near Musandam, Oman, May 20, 2026 [Reuters]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 20 May 202620 May 2026Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said it coordinated the transit of 26 vessels through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, as talks between Washington and Tehran over the resumption of traffic through the narrow waterway remain stalled.“Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is being carried out…
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