Iran diverts five ships attempting to transit unauthorized route in Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, July 27 (YPA) – Iranian authorities reported early Monday that six additional vessels were prevented from transiting the Strait of Hormuz after allegedly attempting to use an unauthorized route by Tehran, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) News Agency reported, citing an official.

The official said the vessels had reportedly switched off their maritime tracking systems before entering what Iranian authorities described as a restricted southern passage.

The official alleged that the vessels were encouraged by the US military to use the unauthorized route.

One of the vessels was involved in an unspecified incident, while the other five were redirected to the Gulf under Iranian control, according to the official.

No details were provided about the ships, their flags, crews or the nature of the incident.

The official said the designated shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz had been clearly defined and warned that other routes were dangerous and impassable.

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