US Central Command: Commercial Vessels Transit Hormuz Strait Normally on June 20

On June 20, the US Central Command stated that there was an increase in the volume of commercial shipping traffic in the Hormuz Strait. The US military continues operations in the area to support freedom of navigation. The safe passage through this international waterway remained unobstructed today, with a total of 55 commercial vessels transiting, carrying significant cargo and over 17 million barrels of oil to global markets. The Joint Maritime Information Center issued a notice this week confirming that all vessels can safely transit along designated routes, which are not subject to arbitrary fees or obstacles. The US military maintains its presence and vigilance to ensure compliance and enforcement of the agreements reached with Iran, which remain fully effective.