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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Iran-linked vessels pass through Hormuz ahead of US blockade

Singapore: The number of vessels transiting through the Strait of ​Hormuz ticked up on Tuesday, with ​most of them linked to Iranian trade, before a U.S. blockade ​took effect on Wednesday, shipping data showed.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday reimposed a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and threatened to hit power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran ‌resumes negotiations, ⁠in the latest ⁠escalation of the U.S. conflict with Iran.

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