WANA (Mar 27) – According to field reports, the Strait of Hormuz remains under exceptional conditions, with all traffic through this strategic waterway currently taking place under Iran’s full supervision. These reports indicate that no vessel is permitted to pass through the route without prior authorization from the relevant Iranian authorities.

 

Published information suggests that more than 350 ships and vessels are currently waiting in the waters of the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. These vessels have been halted near the Strait of Hormuz and are required to comply with specific instructions, including shutting down operational systems and refraining from any movement.

 

Based on monitoring data, the vessels include 25 supertankers, around 200 conventional oil tankers, and nearly 70 LNG and CNG carriers, all of which are awaiting clearance to continue their journey.

 

Reports further indicate that without formal approval from Iran, these ships are not only unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz, but are also barred from docking at regional ports. Meanwhile, maritime routes across the area are said to be fully controlled and monitored by Iran’s armed forces.