The United States Army has reported this Thursday that it has halted the navigation of 127 commercial cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz and has only authorized the passage of 36 ships with humanitarian supplies, after more than six weeks of perimeter closure of the area ordered by US President Donald Trump, in the midst of contacts to try to end the conflict.
The United States Army Central Command (CENTCOM) has detailed on its social networks that "as of June 4, US forces have diverted 127 merchant ships, immobilized six ships that did not comply with the regulations, and allowed the passage of 36 ships carrying humanitarian aid."
Tension in the Strait of Hormuz remains high despite the indefinite truce currently in effect. Although Washington announced last Thursday a principle of understanding with Iran to extend the truce for two additional months and ensure transit through this strategic route, the United States continues to apply sanctions to ships and companies linked to the trade of Iranian crude oil with the aim of maintaining pressure on Tehran.