US military’s blockade of Iranian ports shows no signs of easing

According to recordings from the public marine radio channel near the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military continued to fire warning shots at vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports on the 24th, indicating no relaxation in the maritime blockade. Crew members trapped on vessels near the strait provided recordings showing that the U.S. military fired warning shots at a ship that day, forcing it to remain in waters near Iran’s Chabahar Port.

London-based maritime analysis firm Windward reported on the 24th that despite reports of a possible agreement between the U.S. and Iran, there has been no significant change in traffic conditions in the Strait of Hormuz. Satellite images obtained by the company show 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 shipping lane. Only a small number of vessels, primarily small cargo ships, are entering and exiting the strait. (Xinhua News Agency)