23 Jun 2026, 12:53 UTC2 sourcesActor: IRGC / US Navy
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Iran and the United States are issuing contradictory navigational instructions to shipowners transiting the Strait of Hormuz: Iran is directing vessels through an Iranian route and demanding toll payments, while the US is directing ships via the Omani route and providing close air support escorts. The situation was reported by the Financial Times.
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“United States, Iran give contradicting instructions to shipowners on Hormuz — FT
According to the report, the Iranians are insisting on ships using the Iran route and paying tolls, while the US is telling ships to go the Omani route and escorting them with close air support”
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