While the Strait of Hormuz has been closed to most of the world's marine traffic, experts say Iran appears to be letting a select number of ships pass from countries not aligned with its aggressors. UN Trade and Development estimates as many as 151 ships were transiting through the strait daily in February. Iran letting select ships passAside from Iranian ships, the bulk of the ships that have been getting through are linked to Pakistan, China and India, Schroden said. This suggests Iran "seems to have drawn a sort of clear line" between ships from countries tied to its aggressors and the ships that aren't. WATCH | Iran's warning to ships to stay out of Strait of Hormuz: Iran warns ships to stay out of Strait of Hormuz: Why it matters | Duration 3:43 As war erupts in the Middle East, Iran is warning vessels not to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Source: CBC News March 28, 2026 00:16 UTC