Iran says it stopped six vessels attempting unauthorized transit in Strait of Hormuz
27.07.2026 - 09:51 | Last Updated:
Iranian authorities say they intercepted six vessels that allegedly attempted to pass through an alternative route in the Strait of Hormuz with their tracking systems switched off, claiming the move was encouraged by the United States. No independent verification of the claims has been provided.
Speaking to Iran's state television, an unnamed official said the incident took place overnight when six ships attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz using what he described as an "illegal and unsafe" route south of the strategic waterway.
The official claimed the vessels had switched off all onboard tracking and communication systems before attempting the passage. He further alleged that the operation had been carried out at the "instigation" of the US military, although no evidence was presented to support the accusation.
According to the Iranian official, one of the vessels was involved in an accident during the attempted transit, while the remaining five were forced to turn back toward the Persian Gulf.
The report did not identify the ships, disclose their nationality or ownership, or provide details about the reported accident. The claims have not been independently confirmed, and neither US authorities nor the operators of the vessels had commented on the incident at the time of publication.
