Iran is reportedly granting a limited number of ships “safe” passage through its territorial waters as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely restricted. The U.S.-Israeli conflict with ...

Many of the vessels willing to make the crossing are taking an alternative route through Iranian waters ...

Just under 100 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify, despite periodic attacks on shipping in the area by Iranian forces.

A shipping firm paid Iran $2 million to secure the safe transit of one of its ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report, as Tehran moves towards a “selective” blockade of the waterway.

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