US military blockade of Iranian ports shows no signs of easing

According to recordings from the public radio channel of ships near the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military continued to fire warning shots at vessels entering and exiting Iranian ports on the 24th, with the maritime blockade showing no signs of loosening. Audio provided by crew members on stranded ships near the strait revealed that the U.S. military fired warning shots at a vessel that same day, forcing it to remain in waters near Iran's Chabahar port.

London-based maritime analysis firm Windward reported on the 24th that despite rumors of a potential agreement between the U.S. and Iran, the traffic situation in the Strait of Hormuz has not changed significantly. Satellite imagery obtained by the company shows that large oil tankers remain anchored near Iranian islands such as Larak Island in the northern Strait of Hormuz or at key positions along the waterway, with only a few vessels—mostly small cargo ships—entering or exiting the strait. (Xinhua)