Over 800 commercial vessels pass through Strait of Hormuz since early May — US command

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The US Central Command reported that over 800 commercial vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since early May, denying Iranian state media claims of restricted approved routes. This highlights the ongoing maritime traffic and geopolitical sensitivities in a globally critical shipping chokepoint.

The US Central Command also denied claims by Iranian state media that commercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is currently limited to a route approved by Tehran