Iran reports 24 vessels transited Strait of Hormuz with clearance

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced on Friday that 24 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours under coordination with both the IRGC and the Foreign Ministry. The daily flow of commercial traffic through the strategic waterway continues to grow, according to the IRGC Navy's public relations office.

The office noted that the number of ships holding valid clearance is actually higher than the number allowed to transit each day. A daily cap is being applied to prevent congestion in the strait, meaning authorized vessels are cleared in managed batches rather than all at once. The security of vessels transiting along Iran's designated route through the strait is guaranteed by IRGC Navy operations, the statement said.

The announcement also addressed the broader context. While transit through the Strait of Hormuz is accelerating, the IRGC Navy said this does not represent a return to pre-war conditions. Military vessels and ships belonging to hostile countries remain barred from passage. Any vessel entering Iranian-managed waters without authorization, the statement warned, will be confronted.

According to Mehr News Agency (MNA), the IRGC Navy's statement underscores Iran's continued control over the waterway amid ongoing regional tensions.