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The US military said that despite Iran’s information about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, 55 merchant ships passed through it.
Source: US Central Command (CENTCOM) online Kh
Literally CENTCOM: “On June 20, commercial vessel traffic increased in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. military forces continued to conduct operations in the area to ensure freedom of navigation.”
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Details: In a message, the American military noted that the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz “remained uninterrupted”
Literally CENTCOM: “55 merchant ships passed through the strait, delivering large volumes of cargo and more than 17 million barrels of oil to world markets.”
What preceded: On Saturday, the military leadership of Iran announced about another closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the alleged violation of the agreement on the part of the United States.
