Iran Defies US Ultimatum, Frees 15 Ships Through Strait of Hormuz

Five weeks after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Tehran continues to control the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media report that 15 vessels passed through in a 24-hour window, while maritime analysts noted 20 total transits—14 outbound and six inbound. That figure remains just a fraction of the prewar average of 138 daily passages. Over 40 countries have urged Iran to restore full navigation, but Donald Trump has vowed further measures if Tehran does not reopen the strait without restriction. Experts warn that these limited transits underscore the ongoing impact of the standoff on global shipping routes and energy markets.

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