Iran’s IRGC says 24 ships crossed Hormuz in last 24 hours

Published May 29, 2026 Updated May 29, 2026 06:21pm

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reported that 24 ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with Iranian authorities over the past 24 hours, Al Jazeera reports.

In a statement carried by Iran’s Fars news agency, the IRGC navy said it is allowing a limited number of ships to cross the strategic waterway via designated routes each day to “avoid congestion”.

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