April 15, 2026
What is happening in the Strait of Hormuz?
תמונת אילוסטרציה: gemini
The United States continues the blockade of the Iranian ports in the region of the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. is trying to prevent ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports.
Other ships can pass through the strait.
U.S. Central Command said that on the first day, there were no violations of the blockade.
However, shipping data showed that three ships linked to Iran managed to pass through the strait.
More than 20 non-Iranian-related ships also crossed the strait.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Britain and France want to establish a new international force.
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The force will be separate from the warring parties. In other words, the United States, Israel, and Iran will not participate in it. The purpose of the force is to ensure safe passage through the strait and to remove mines from it.