Maritime Data Shows Two Ships Passed Strait Of Hormuz Despite US Blockade
Two ships reportedly crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade, according to maritime tracking data.
Two vessels reportedly passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday despite a U.S. blockade order targeting Iranian ports and maritime traffic, according to data from maritime tracking firm Kpler. The development highlights ongoing tensions in one of the world’s most critical shipping routes amid escalating geopolitical confrontation.
The first vessel, a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier identified as Christianna, transited the strategic waterway after unloading corn at Iran’s Bandar Imam Khomeini port. Tracking data showed the ship passing near Iran’s Larak Island around 1600 GMT, approximately two hours after the reported blockade came into effect.
A second vessel, the Comoros-flagged tanker Elpis, also successfully cleared the strait after being tracked near Larak Island around 1100 GMT. The tanker, carrying around 31,000 tonnes of methanol, had departed Iran’s Bushehr port on March 31, according to the data cited in the report.
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The reported movement of these ships comes shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump announced restrictions on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal waters in the Gulf. The directive followed the collapse of recent peace talks and included warnings that any Iranian naval units challenging the blockade could be targeted.
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime passage linking the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea, remains one of the most vital global energy corridors. Any disruption in the region has historically raised concerns over international oil and trade flows.
While the U.S. administration has stated that enforcement of the blockade is underway, conflicting reports and continued vessel movement suggest uncertainty over implementation on the ground. Diplomatic actors, including regional mediators, have reportedly continued urging restraint as tensions remain high between Washington and Tehran.
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