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Commercial Vessels Flow Through Open Strait of Hormuz
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Key Points:
- Commercial ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz increased on June 20, with 55 merchant vessels transiting the area, transporting large quantities of cargo and over 17 million barrels of oil to global markets.
- The Joint Maritime Information Center issued an advisory confirming safe passage for all vessels along a designated route in the Strait of Hormuz, free from arbitrary restrictions or impediments.
- U.S. forces continue to operate in the region to support freedom of navigation and ensure compliance with agreements involving Iran.
- Safe passage through this critical international waterway remains intact, facilitating uninterrupted global trade and energy supply.
