Summary
At least four ships linked to Iran have crossed a US naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman, according to ship-tracking data analyzed by the BBC. The US began the blockade on Iranian ports to stop shipments of oil, weapons, and other goods, but some ships are still passing through the blockade line.
Key Facts
- The US started a naval blockade of Iranian ports on Monday to restrict shipments linked to Iran.
- The blockade line stretches from eastern Oman to Iran's border with Pakistan.
- President Donald Trump said the blockade will continue until the US’s dealings with Iran are complete.
- Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open during the ceasefire period, but the US disagrees.
- At least four Iranian-linked vessels have crossed the blockade, including some under US sanctions.
- Some ships may turn off or fake their location signals to avoid detection, a practice called “spoofing.”
- The US military reported that some ships turned around to obey the blockade in the first 72 hours.
- The US has not boarded any vessels so far but plans to stop ships suspected of carrying banned goods.
