U.S. Central Command

Commercial Vessels Flow Through Open Strait of Hormuz

TAMPA, Fla. — Commercial ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz increased June 20 as U.S. forces continued operating in the general area to support freedom of navigation.

Safe passage through the international waterway remained intact today as 55 merchant ships transited, moving large amounts of cargo and more than 17 million barrels of oil to global markets.

The Joint Maritime Information Center issued an advisory this week affirming safe passage for all vessels along a designated route that is free of arbitrary requirement claims or impediments. Details for the safe passage can be found here: https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/jmic-advisory-note-00926-soh-open.pdf?rev=d9dee19edfac4470a1ed29de91288ccd

U.S. forces remain present and vigilant to ensure all aspects of the agreement with Iran are adhered to, obeyed, and in full force and effect.

Read online: https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-RELEASES/Article/4522490/commercial-vessels-flow-through-open-strait-of-hormuz/

Commercial Vessels Flow Through Open Strait of Hormuz TAMPA, Fla. — Commercial ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz increased June 20 as U.S. forces continued operating in the general area to support freedom of navigation.

A U.S. Sailor signals to the pilot of an F/A-18 fighter jet during nighttime operations aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

Statement from Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander:

Today, U.S. forces lifted the blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, in accordance with the President's direction. American forces are not impeding the transit of vessels to or from Iranian ports. All U.S. military blockade enforcement efforts have ceased. Our great Naval Ships will remain in the general area to make sure that all aspects of the agreement are adhered to, obeyed and in full force and effect.

Thousands of Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) ensure operations run smoothly by performing routine maintenance throughout the ship as it sails in the Middle East.

A U.S. Soldier performs maintenance on a helicopter engine at a base in the Middle East.

U.S. Sailors conduct M4 rifle qualification training aboard USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) in the Red Sea. Training like this ensures Sailors are qualified to perform armed watch standing duties when needed.