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US Central Command Reports Increased Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz
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In Short: US Central Command reported increased shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with 55 vessels transporting over 17 million barrels of oil and cargo. The statement comes as Iran threatens to close the strait, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon.
US Central Command announced that 55 ships had crossed the Strait of Hormuz, carrying more than 17 million barrels of oil and cargo. The statement was made on June 20, indicating an increase in traffic through the strategic waterway.
The US military stated that traffic continued to flow and that US forces were monitoring the situation. President Trump emphasized that there would be 'NO TOLLS' in the strait unless imposed by the United States.
Meanwhile, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, attributing the decision to ongoing Israeli military actions in southern Lebanon. This move underscores the tension in the region.
Iraqi security forces seized 160,000 Captagon pills and freed a kidnapped engineer, while Babil farmers sought support amid falling date prices. These events highlight the broader context of regional instability.
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- This live page has now closed - you can read updates in our news story Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz and accuses the US and Israel of violating the ceasefire deal, after Israel continued strikes on…
- US Central Command said traffic in the waterway had continued.
- US President Donald Trump said there would be "NO TOLLS" in the strait "unless they are imposed by and for the United States of America".
- Babil farmers seek support amid falling date prices Iraq security forces seize 160K Captagon pills, free kidnapped engineer Hadi al-Ameri remarks revive debate over Iraq's Tishreen killings Al-Maliki: Threat rhetoric…
- US forces continue to operate in the region to support freedom of navigation and ensure the safe passage of commercial traffic, CENTCOM said, adding that the designated transit corridor through the international…
- Earlier today, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, linking the decision to continued Israeli military actions in southern Lebanon.