Over 20 vessels pass Hormuz amid US blockade

Over the past 24 hours, more than 20 vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. officials cited by The Wall Street Journal. The commercial ships were moving both into and out of the Persian Gulf, and the U.S. naval blockade did not apply to them, as they were not violating the restrictions. This indicates continued maritime traffic in the region despite the ongoing blockade, which has previously targeted specific vessels like Iranian tankers. The situation highlights the selective enforcement of the blockade, allowing non-sanctioned trade to proceed while focusing on intercepting ships linked to Iran.