Iran says 26 tankers, cargo ships passed through Strait of Hormuz

Iran has allowed 26 vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours under the coordination of its naval forces, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reported.

In a statement on Telegram, it said vessels included tankers, container and commercial ships.

“Passage through the strait is carried out with the permission and coordination of the Navy,” it added.

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov